Previously: [Submission Statement Edition](https://lemmy.world/post/3297922) Haven't done these in a while, so let's get started. 1. Since we haven't really heard any feedback one way or the other, *rule 8 is now official*. To be fair, we've had a lot less microblog posts than I expected (only one Twitter/X post in the last month even after I waited longer than the initial 1-2 weeks expected, and that was a crosspost.) - Again, the rules are always a work in progress, feel free to give your two cents here whenever you like. 2. As you guys know, PipedLinkBot went completely insane 2 days ago and looks like it's temporarily shut down. So, I'd like to use this opportunity to explain why I banned the bot pretty much immediately after our community reopened. (And gloat a bit, of course) - Even though I do agree with the principle of using open source, privacy focused frontend instead of using Youtube directly, I have a real problem with using a bot to respond every time somebody posts a Youtube link. It feels like spam, and it doesn't feel like it serves any utility besides pushing an agenda (even though many people here would agree with it). Most people have seen it around here enough to use pipedvideo if they wanted it to use it already. - I think it's always been a rage inducing part of the reddit experience that you see you received a response to your comment, but only have it been a bot smugly correcting your grammar or tell you all your letters are in order or something useless like that. So, for this place, I would like to make sure that everyone you talk to here is a real person as much as possible, because people inspire people to be greater, but bots don't.

**The Fairphone 4**, as nominated by [@[email protected]](https://lemmy.world/u/be_gt)! As promised, you will be receiving 1 Lemmy Silver, and of course, bragging rights.  But, we also have an honorary Golden Lemmy award, which goes to... **Every Android device that is not the Samsung Galaxy S22+**, as nominated by [@[email protected]](https://discuss.online/u/OpenStars)! You get 1 Lemmy Silver (and bragging rights) too!  That's it for this year's Golden Lemmy, folks! (Nomination thread is [here](https://lemmy.world/post/10291122) for future references.)

Hi all :) I need to replace my Xiaomi Mi 10t Lite 5g, so my wife has agreed to buy me a replacement for Christmas. I'm clueless when it comes to phone chipsets though, so I need some help. I posted a similar request last year for my wife, and we're in pretty much the same boat now, so I've quoted the relevant part of that post below. The main differences are, she went for a Motorola Moto G85, but I can't stand the wraparound screen, and if possible, I'd like to get a phone with usb 3 that can potentially act as a desktop replacement and connect to AR glasses, but the last part isn't important. >The main things she needs are, decent battery life, an SD card, NFC, and more than 64GB of internal storage. If the OS can be changed in the future to get security updates, that would be a bonus. Given the direction that they seem to be going, with collecting data and locking down the bootloader, I'd prefer to move away from Xiaomi if possible. >The catch is though, we're on a small budget. Thanks to Christmas, we've only got around £200 to £250 to spend. If there's a significant upgrade, we can go to about £300, but that's a stretch. I did look at the Poco M6 Pro, the Samsung A55, and the Tecno Spark 20 Pro, which seems to be ridiculously cheap, but don't know if they're still considered decent. Thanks :)

**After extensive testing, [it's finally here: the new SHIFTphone 8.1 with iodéOS is now available](https://novacustom.com/privacy-friendly-phone/) at NovaCustom! It's a privacy-friendly phone that's not only user-friendly and secure, but also sustainable and fully modular. This smartphone stands for privacy, security, freedom of choice, and repairability: values that perfectly align with NovaCustom's mission.** * https://novacustom.com/privacy-friendly-phone/ ## Why NovaCustom and SHIFTphone are the perfect match At NovaCustom, we believe that users should have control over their own hardware and software. The SHIFTphone is perfect for this in terms of hardware: it has a modular design and is easy to repair. In terms of software, the original product is less than ideal: it comes with Google software as standard. NovaCustom replaces that software with iodéOS by default. This is an operating system without Google services (only [microG](https://github.com/microg/GmsCore/wiki), but it can also work without it!). This gives you a privacy-friendly phone with maximum control over your data. ## Fully modular and customizable | [](https://novacustom.com/privacy-friendly-phone/) | |:--:| | NovaCustom [launches the SHIFTphone 8.1](https://novacustom.com/privacy-friendly-phone/) | Whether you want to replace a screen, insert a new battery, or simply tinker with your smartphone yourself, the SHIFTphone makes it possible. No glue, no frustration, just pure freedom. NovaCustom has been supporting this principle for years with configurable laptops, and now we are bringing that same idea to smartphones.

I've been unable to access the PlayStore all day. It tells me I'm not signed in even though my profile picture is visible in the top right corner. When I tap "Try again" nothing happens. When I tap on my profile picture and then select "Google Account" it tells me I'm not connected to the internet (see screenshot). But I am, using my browser for example works just fine. The only other app I've noticed having problems is Weather, which is unable to refresh and also tells me there's no internet connection. Any idea what's going on here?

I want to know if it's reasonable to expect a degree of privacy with stock android.

This is probably why the last releases for Graphene were so uneventful, but its good to hear that all hope is not lost... Yet

Hi, I would like to forward automatically [Text messages](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sms). A couples of years before, I was doing it easily with some [FLOSS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free/libre_and_open-source_software) apps But none of those apps (I keep the apk ;) ) works anymore on "recent" AOSP[^1] phone 🤨 ( Thanks to g**gle, to not take care of retro-compatibility ).. So, I lost time to dig for new apps (FLOSS and not) - https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.pierreduchemin.smsforward/ The GUI is launching, but nothing happen.... not even an error message. - https://apkpure.com/sms-forwarder/com.frzinapps.smsforward in addition do not be FLOSS it weight 70MB XD !!! , no thank you. I'm willing to write a "Shell" script to run under Android, to just do that (I've never developed for Android, so if you have any advice I'm all ears ) or any other solution like - Linux phone ROM ( without systemd ) - or maybe a simcard dongle, to allow my Linux computer to receive/send text ? [^1]: a ROM that use [AOSP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Open_Source_Project) is generally [gapps](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Workspace) free 😍

This is in the native phone app. I'm in the US. Definitely didn't have this feature before. It announces when you start recording. I know it's been a thing with some other phones and in other countries, but hey it's cool to have it on my Pixel 8.

I'm looking for something as close to Nova Launcher as possible.

The only reason why we all used third party apps for Reddit, is because their app and website is abhorrent trash. It's great to have a choice, but Lemmy's website is smooth to use. I know it's mind blowing not to use a app for everything in 2023 but Lemmy just works.

Hey y'all, my OnePlus 8 pro is donezo, ling story short it got major damage that I just didn't even see happen but it was on its way out regardless. Now the reason I got a OnePlus is because when I first got them, they were the pinnacle of "moddable phones" any root or rom you could think of it was basically built to be rooted. Now though from what I hear the company has decided to go in a different direction, real shame. So now that I'm back in the market for a new phone ow as wondering if y'all had any suggestions. What's the most open source droid out there nowadays?

Hiya, I'm trying to install KDE Initiary as I'll be travelling soon. Heard this was a good travel planner on the Late Night Linux Podcast, however when I try to install the app I get the message as seen in the picture. Anyone got any idea of how I could this to work? Edit:I am on GrapheneOS, but have tried to give Fdroid all permissions, but doesn't change anything. Thanks 🙌

I was using aurora store for awhile and today I got a notification tell me to update this app. I have no idea what it do exactly, but I always try to degoogle my phone as much as possible. It would help a lot if someone can give an answer. Thank in advance.

Chrome keeps reloading anytime I open it, it enters in a loop and emit reloads quicker every time. It does not matter the website, static or dynamic pages have the same issue. I made a video of it: https://streamable.com/ets815 My phone is a Pixel 4a, Android 13 with August patch (the latest one for this phone), Chrome is the latest version available.

Hi folks, I really don't want a new phone when this one runs great. I flashed evolution X (Android 13) and really like it. It seems that nobody is maintaining the op7 build any longer though. Any suggestions to keep this (old?) dog running? Side note, before trying evox, I tried to flash pixel experience and could never get it to properly side load.

I have tried stitch which WAS on Fdroid but anymore because it seems to be not foss. It is really hard to find one so far.

I installed a screen protector for the first time on Monday. I've been having issues getting my fingerprint to work and just would use my pin to unlock. This morning Android popped up a notification saying "Using a screen protector? Click here to increase touch sensitivity!" Pretty awesome. Now stop asking me to use Gemini.

You can sideload the xbox fire tv app on a android/google tv. However you are unable to sign in as it boots you to the wrong page. On a fire tv its supposed to have you do some steps. On a side note you can sideload the new xbox app to an unsupported fire stick and sign in like normal.

From [@LineageOS](https://fosstodon.org/@LineageOS) install instructions - success is normal, but errors are also fine: \> Normally, adb will report Total xfer: 1.00x, but in some cases, even if the process succeeds the output will stop at 47% and report adb: failed to read command: Success. In some cases it will report adb: failed to read command: No error or adb: failed to read command: Undefined error: 0 which is also fine. [\#android](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/android) [#LineageOS](https://social.goodanser.com/tags/LineageOS) [@android](https://lemmy.world/c/android)

I have an ancient Pixel 3 that still works. I'd like to install a new, third-party OS. Which would you recommend? I can see that there are many: Lineage, Calyx, /e/, Graphene, .... How do I make the decision? Can all of them work on a phone as old as my Pixel 3? Edit: holy shit, I just installed Lineage OS on my lunch break! I've installed "alternative" OSes before on computers but never on a phone. I just followed the instructions (which were a little confusing as there were nested steps) and it's up and running!

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/40448411 > Hi, I have a primary school girl who wants her share of gaming on the family android tablet. > > While finding open source or commercial games with no ads that boys like is doable, I haven't been able to find the kind of games a girl wants: > - with cute graphics > - where you care for dolls or pet > - no ads or subscriptions, no endless DLC. > > Do you have any recommendations for android games that fit the bill? > > The image is a screenshot of cry babies, a game that she'd like to play very much but constantly nags you to buy new content.

apparently I didn't ask the correct question with my last post: I'm looking for a foss messenger I can also send audio and video with and have a conversation over the smartphone not needing to use voip (and not needing a phone number).

The other day I installed v13 of the AOSP as an update over v11. I don't recall if this was from play store (unlikely) f-droid, or apkmirror. When I attempted to run it, it flashed and crashed. No worries, I thought, I use a different keyboard anyway. Then I rebooted, and now I cannot unlock my phone on first boot. Is there a way I can uninstall the update using `adb` in recovery mode? Info: ROM: LineageOS-19.1 Device: Google Pixel 3 (blueline) Bonus question -- please only answer if you also answer my main question: I managed to get the play store to push SwiftKey to my phone, but the keyboard selection screen with AOSP and SwiftKey as radio buttons only flashes, then is replaced by the password/unlock prompt. Any way to select the functional keyboard from lock screen? EDIT: I tried using `adb install -r aosp11.apk` to install the old version, but it seems to be hitting a wall with write access: ``` $ adb install -r ./aosp11.apk adb: failed to run abb_exec. Error: closed adb: retrieving the default device installation mode failed: closedPerforming Streamed Install adb: failed to run abb_exec. Error: closed adb: connect error for write: closed ``` EDIT2: After the following, I gave up and factory reset: booted temporarily into twrp recovery [no touchscreen to unlock] flashed twrp [would not decrypt], and couldn't locate bad kybd updates used asb shell [data wouldn't mount]

> Google could be working on a feature that syncs notifications between your Android phones and your Android tablets.

Hello everyone! As a lot of us may have noticed, this community was locked for a while. Well, just like we [announced here](https://lemmy.world/post/1734965) 5 days ago, we've set it free again! Let's help this community thrive and keep it an amazing space together. From now on, you may post and participate here any time you wish. Though please feel encouraged to follow the community rules, which you can read from the sidebar. We will be looking for new moderators, and holding regular events here from now on. If you would like to become a moderator here, then please feel free to comment. If you have a sweet new banner or icon for us, then please feel very free to comment. If you have a suggestion for a nice event to have, then please feel very very free to comment! May our future be in peace with all. Thank you for being here! Cheers :)

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Hey all, Do you have any recommendations for a wearos watch? Or is the Google pixel watch and Samsung galaxy 5 the go to nowadays?

4 Major Android updates & 6 years of Security updates finally! My 1 VI is still working great, but this is great news for anyone wanting a headphone jack and SD card storage on a flagship.

What's the best way to restrict my Android devices to only use approved apps? I want to manage the whitelist remotely. Bonus points if I can keep everything in-house, on my home server or similar via my existing VPN. This is for my kids' future phones. Ages 12 to 16.

Most of the android phones I've had came preinstalled with something called "Mobile Services". I normally remove it because it just keeps randomly installing apps and games that don't want but I've never had an active phone plan on those phones. If I disabled it from my phone, would I still be able to send and receive calls and texts? So far the only thing I have found out is that "Mobile Services" is an app that is only preinstalled on android phones who's carrier is Tracfone. Edit: Even though I wasn't able to get an answer, I've decided to just disable it. I wont be manually testing it and I wont be updating this post with results. I no longer care at this point and I wont be responding to anymore comments about this.

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Hey all, I have been trying to revitalize a Galaxy S5. I installed Lineage 17 and while the performance is AMAZING and I mean that seriously, I can't figure out how to root. I got Magisk, but it's asking me to patch a file. I don't know what now. Prior to Lineage, I rooted the stock android with a rooting tool that was extremely quick and easy. Just sent a file in Odin while in download mode and it did the rest. But I'm fairly sure that same utility can't be used on Lineage as it's a whole new system. What I would like is either help doing this, or if anyone knows a better rom to use that comes with root ability - and also the ability to move apps to the SD. For some reason, Lineage won't do this adequately, and stock android has no problem with it whatsoever. That's a step down in my opinion just because of dev's personal philosophy but whatever. Anyway. Thanks if anyone can help.

I noticed a new background image on the Android podcast app this morning. I thought one of my podcasts changed their icon art. Nope, it's a Logan Paul podcast. I've never listened to any of his stuff. I only heard about him when he challenged someone to an MMA fight I think? I only listen to Behind the Bastards, The Dollop, and Prosecuting Donald Trump, plus occasionally My Brother My Brother and Me. I figured maybe one of my kids had subscribed or I had hit a subscribe button on the home page. Well, in the app, when I unsubscribe it immediately re-subscribes. I saw where other users had the same problem and it went away after an hour. This was 11 hours ago. I pulled it up on the Web version of Google podcasts. It looks like it unsubscribes but if I refresh, I'm subscribed again. Any ideas? Is there a way to block a podcast? Edit: Problem still persists 24 hours later. I'm not allowed to turn on the explicit filter either. On the app or on the web interface. What's a good android program that will record video of my screen and highlight taps? I want to record this. I think I still have OBS studio on my computer to show the web behavior.

Does anyone know any FOSS app for sports and live scores?