Cromite is unfortunately chrome based, but degoogled and hardened. I keep it updated straight from the github with obtainium. Ive been using both to bypass compatibility issues, but honestly I have more issues with cromite than Mull.

I think “What Remains of Edith Finch” traumatized me to this day.

I’ve been using Librera FD. Not sure if it meets all of your needs, but it can be integrated with a Calibre server at least to grab your books from another machine. I haven’t bothered to see if it will sync what page you’re on though.

Mostly I use custom launchers because I don’t like the Google News feed and the general UI layout of the stock launcher. KISS launcher has been perfect for me.

Understand that many people live their entire lives without caring one tiny bit about any of those things.

Braindead take

I like that background can you tell me where it’s from?

My one+ 8 died just a couple months ago too. I’ve got a pixel 5 now and I’m very happy with it. Got it used from Swappa.