Android down the shitter? Pixel 10 or iPhone 17? Thoughts?
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Our recommendation is to use a data-only e-sim (eg silent.link) and ditch the phone number. If you need SMS for 2FA, just use a web provider such as crypton.sh
fyi, for calendar you'll need a caldav bridge, davX is available on Zap Store
On Zap Store you can also see what apps others are recommending / installing (and zap the devs directly)
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@humpty pixel4a
@timconsidine old skool!
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GOS journey update:
So many things that "just worked" in iOS requires a bridge, an extra app, or some hack to get to work.
some of the mess I ran into so far:
- google blocking my new gmail account and messing up with installing/setting up apps
- having to replace apps like findmy, notes, reminders, MAPS, visual voicemail (still not working), list is long..
- learning about all available non-google stores and their pros/cons
- GOS stock is UGLY so I had to find a new launcher but Nova Launcher is dead so more HW and settled on Lawnchair.
- pixel cam app required another service/app install from github so that you can click on the thumbnail of a newly taken image to view it. Otherwise, you'd have to switch apps.
- getting nextcloud calendar to sync with fossify calendar app required davx5 (one more app)
oh, and if an app is available in multiple stores, they ALL show the app as installed and can be updated. I'm lost where I got each app from. I believe the only true way to tell is to go into the app details section in the OS settings and see where the package came from. MORE MANUAL WORK. **** reinsert dwight raging ****
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GOS journey update:
So many things that "just worked" in iOS requires a bridge, an extra app, or some hack to get to work.
some of the mess I ran into so far:
- google blocking my new gmail account and messing up with installing/setting up apps
- having to replace apps like findmy, notes, reminders, MAPS, visual voicemail (still not working), list is long..
- learning about all available non-google stores and their pros/cons
- GOS stock is UGLY so I had to find a new launcher but Nova Launcher is dead so more HW and settled on Lawnchair.
- pixel cam app required another service/app install from github so that you can click on the thumbnail of a newly taken image to view it. Otherwise, you'd have to switch apps.
- getting nextcloud calendar to sync with fossify calendar app required davx5 (one more app)
oh, and if an app is available in multiple stores, they ALL show the app as installed and can be updated. I'm lost where I got each app from. I believe the only true way to tell is to go into the app details section in the OS settings and see where the package came from. MORE MANUAL WORK. **** reinsert dwight raging ****
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@humpty I feel you. Never fully switched to grapheneos because of the same issues. Still playing with the idea but my Pixel goes unused most days.
@andreasdueren I'll be making a full setup guide when I'm actually done with mine to ease the pain for others and my future self. App wise, shout out to FluxTube. No login needed to save/boomark or follow any youtube channel/video. You can also download videos but I can't seem to find the file location. Must be a permission issue on my end. WTV.
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