Google and Samsung will improve if they feel the pressure

  • @[email protected]
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    141 year ago

    I’m running a Google Pixel + a popular open source android ROM. No Google.

    When will I change my phone? When my Pixel dies and I buy another pixel to install an open source android ROM without Google.

    • @cybersandwich
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      81 year ago

      Is it even usable my dude? The phone oses all seem like “Linux desktop” maturity of 2 decades ago.

      Would my bank app work? Can I use it for navigation?

      • @[email protected]
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        61 year ago

        I run Calyx and everything works for me except for Google pay. Google’s device validation is required for that, and since Google can’t separate the spying from security it’s a no go.

        My bank and Google maps works even. In fact you can download any app from Google Play itself via Aurora store.

      • @[email protected]
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        51 year ago

        Would my bank app work?

        In most cases, yes. Otherwise you can try yourbank.com from a mobile browser

        Can I use it for navigation?

        Yes, with OsmAnd from f-droid. However, it does not have many addresses so if you search (business name) and a nearby one doesnt show up then get the address from the web and enter it into https://gps-coordinates.net and use the first 7 numbers. Example “xx.xxxxx -xx.xxxxx” and that will do it for sure

          • @[email protected]
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            11 year ago

            A bit annoying sure, but not terrible. I add things to OSM after i use them the first time to help myself and others in the future.