Hi everyone, ::: spoiler Genesis I have an unused [Xiaomi redmi note 6 pro](https://www.devicespecifications.com/en/model/bdca4cb9) that was standing in a drawer and I wanted to re-use it. This phone was already running with a custom ROM lineageOS but they do not support it any longer and they've also deleted all the ROM files relative to it 🤯 so no way to download again those ROM ! So I tried few other stuff and I landed in bricking my phone. Too bad as it was still in a great shape and condition. What a waste/pollution !! I'am myself an IT guy, but the unnecessary complexity of the Android phone and what the brands does.. etc. make too many steps and I cannot spend ~two weeks to unbrick it. And additionally to that, when I see what Google planned for us https://keepandroidopen.org/ oh my God. 🤮 ::: So I am looking for a phone[^Floss]: - around 100-150€/$ - screen ~6.50' - a mini jack 🎧 - Easy to install/Flash another ROM ! ( let's dream, maybe the vendor itself guide/help in order to do so ) - Bootloader not locked !? - Easy to be the root [^root] - Not need to be the newer model [^Floss]: Floss \ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software [^root]: And by the way, why we should struggle and trick so much just to gain **root** access? Do are we not the owner of our phones? Why not a simple option that asks to be root? And the user will take its own responsibility for it !?

I learned only yesterday that Google is going to effectively shut down open android. So I'm gonna have to move away from there. But what are my options? Is there a nice website that lists and compares alternatives? I hear that Graphene is the goat, but I'm not on a pixel phone. Currently I'm on a Samsung galaxy a15 I hear about lineageOS as a good second, but it sounds like Google's decision to close down android might affect lineage too. I hear about others, but I'm not too well versed in running obscure OS.

Over the last three years I've had a lot of folks ask me questions about using GrapheneOS. Let's answer them!

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/60496784 > It all goes well until brunch, when I get tons of errors about missing manifest xml's. I can browse to the folder where the xml file should be (the folder exists) but the folder is empty. Where am I supposed to get them?? > > EDIT: to be clear, this device has been dropped from LOS support. I have an installation zip and got the proprietary blobs tho...

Hello everyone! Is there any alternative to android auto for a degoogled phone running microG? I mean, one that can connect on " android auto ready” devices.

> The Google Play Store has a Nearby Share-powered method for sending apps on your device to others, but this is now going away...

cross-posted from: https://thelemmy.club/post/45175566

upcoming OnePlus device, rumored to have a massive 7800mAh battery (per Wccftech). and it would absolutely smoke the 5,000 and 4,685mAH batteries in the Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Instead, Apple and Samsung seem to be prioritizing thinness at all costs, **for reasons that aren't entirely clear beyond aesthetics and bragging rights**. It's been years since I've heard anyone complain about how thick a phone is, if not a decade or more. Complaints have trended in the opposite direction, I'd say -- without a case, some phones can be so thin and slippery that they're hard to grip securely. Even my wife's OnePlus 9 5G has that issue. A few foldables, like Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold , are so thin when open that they feel like they might bend or snap.

I'm having trouble finding a good WiFi or Bluetooth walkie app. Both of them on f droid are too old to run on android 16

I remeber **Moto E 1st Gen** with Snapdragon 200, 1GB RAM ,4 GB (2.1 GB usable) Storage. I have played games on it in 2017 it was some COD AW clone. I could install alot of Apps on just 2.1GB storage. No hang and good multi tasking on 1GB RAM. Again I got a SD 625 + 4GB RAM and it is awesome. I remeber thinking 4GB in phone will be max forever as 8GB in PC/Laptop was good enough for gaming and 16GB in PC for browsing ain't enough. Now in 2026 6GB in Android is considered low-end and Apps crash. Again I got a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 + 8GB RAM. Devs please stop making apps big, CPU/RAM heavy. Apps like Facebook/Instagram should be shamed they are 1GB each. Android OS has no limit on cache. Android OS has no native user-frienly option to control which apps can run in background. Phone/SoC reviews are a scam, they say SD 363 is 50% better than SD 625. I don't think it is a very big leak from SD625 to 7s Gen 2. Reviewers are stuck in 2013, "casual games run OK and COD runs at 60 FPS", it always did for every phone! I think I am going to boycott high tier phones.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/532327 > I had a feeling they'll put something like this, so I went in every now and then to see how infinity will react. > I really loved the app, devs did an amazing job

I never update until there are a few months of other people using it to get feedback. did they fuck up anything major? anything irritating?

Last night in my area we had a bad storm when we were sleeping, and because I keep my phone in DND mode at night I didn't receive any sort of audible alert despite having the "Override Do Not Disturb" checked. This is because the Wireless Alert technically doesn't have a notification sound, it has some other type of sound (not media either) that is being blocked by DND. You can't adjust these notification settings, as the OS prohibits you from changing Wireless Emergency Alert settings. This is potentially a big issue - I don't want to miss and incoming Tornado alert because my phone is on DND mode. Google needs to sort this out.

For the those that want to do more with their Android device. Feel free to drop in the new [Termux Community](https://wirebase.org/c/termux).

I saw a while ago Google was planning an airtag alternative, but it seems to have been delayed. Anyone know when it's finally coming out?

Firefox, something Firefox based or something entirely other?

> The first sizable update to Apple TV for Android phones and tablets is here with version 1.1 today. On the homepage...

*tl;dr* from the article: > - Auracast is a feature of the Bluetooth LE Audio standard that enables broadcasting audio to nearby devices. > - Android added basic support for Bluetooth LE Audio in Android 13, including support for starting and connecting to audio streams. > - Android 15 could get a dedicated page for audio sharing, signaling that Auracast could be a key feature of the new OS. Screenshots from the article of how the feature would look like:   

 ### Update 1 I see a framerate/refresh rate bug that occasionally locks the framerate at a low value upon unlock. Fixing it requires a lock/unlock cycle.

Hi people, I was wondering if anyone of you knew a good call recording app for Android? I'm starting soon a new job and it involves a lot of interviewing, and I was thinking of recording these phone interviews for note taking. My company doesnt provide software for it, just a work phone. It's (presumably) running Android 12 or similar. Some preliminary googling revealed that there maybe are some apps for it after the 22' Google's policy change, but I'm not sure what to trust. If you have any knoweledge on this issue I would greatly appreciate any nuggets of info! I'm located in the EU/Nordics, if thats relevant.

You cant. They just shut down the server and removed the unlocker app from their site. Maybe, just maybe, they will release a "rewritten version" in the coming months according to some guy on xda who asked them. This shit is the last asus product Im buying for a loong time if ever.

After 2 years and 3 months my pixel 6 got too hot one too many times while charging and using and the battery expanded. Now I replaced it and got a pixel 8. Now I don't want that to happen again. I know this chip gets hot when charging. And I don't mind slow charging at all, I'm used to overnight charging. With my current setup I got a 20w cable charger and a 10w wireless one, and I want to know how to get even slower, less heating charging rates. What adapter brand is reputable, and is the slowest, battery friendliest that's still reasonable for use... If this phone also just lasts me 2 years instead of the 5 that I'm gonna get os updates I'm gonna be mad... I'm okay with a battery replacement in general after a while but that isn't really doable if the entire case is bent like it is on my P6...

> Google Messages could soon change the way timestamps appear. Swiping from the side will reveal timestamps for every message.

Doese anybody have any app recommendations for a rooted phone with lineageOS? Things like: A proper file explorer A terminal if possible And apps in general that you can't use without root (i.e. power saver tuner(although it's possible without root))

> The Google app on Android features a bookmarking system that is getting a new coat of paint as part of the “Activity” tab.

I have been trying to reduce distractions from my phone. I have installed a simple launcher (Niagara), and turned off system notifications on almost all apps.\ The good news is that now I can pick up my phone, do something I wanted to do, put it back down and get on with what I was doing. However, sometimes I *want* to see if I have messages or whatever, without having to open 6 LPs to check each one. Does anyone know of an app that can collect all those, that I can open only when I want to look at them?

Hey there! Imagine having a mobile app that allows you to effortlessly capture and organize all your knowledge and insights on the go. From ideas to important learnings, this app could be a game-changer in helping you stay organized and make the most out of your knowledge. What are your thoughts on such a tool? Would it be something that could benefit you in your daily life and work? Let's discuss!

> Earlier this year, Google Messages introduced Profile discovery/sharing and is now rolling out a way to “Customize how you are seen.”

Props to the mods over there! Not gonna link the names, but for real, these guys belong in some kind of hall of fame. Stay strong, fuck /u/spez. edit for future people: It looks like the android subreddit made a whole server! It can be found here: https://lemdro.id/

> Google is testing a tweak to Gemini's placement in Gmail for Android that restores the account switcher to its original placement.