Essential Official Android Thread

[Why-Fi]

just handled the new pixel fold in a verizon store. very very VERY nice phone ...

 

[Obreh Winfrey]

Pixel 9 Pro arrived finally.

 

[SymbolicOne09]

Any viable upgrade options for samsung note 20 ultra? Sd card slot preferred im on t mobile

 

[Beer Drinker]

Any viable upgrade options for samsung note 20 ultra? Sd card slot preferred im on t mobile

Might have to go head and concede on that SD slot requirement

 

[NoMorePie]

Well got damn

 

[Roger king]

I am thinking of upgrading to the S24 i am using s21 right now so going to save up for a few months

 

[Skooby]

Live translate is pretty cool.

 

[Why-Fi]

Any viable upgrade options for samsung note 20 ultra? Sd card slot preferred im on t mobile

unless you want a motorola. got the headphone jack too

 

[Why-Fi]

ended up getting the new pixel fold so im pretty excited about android 15...

 

[Macallik86]

https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-judge-orders-google-open-up-app-store-competition-2024-10-07/

As an Android user, I'm glad to see it. I already run F-Droid (via Droidify) on my phone, but I shouldn't have had to jump through hoops to do it:

 

[Skooby]

Federal judge orders Google to open its Android app store to competition

A federal judge has ordered Google to tear down the digital walls shielding its Android app store from competition

abcnews.go.com

 

[MikelArteta]

I'm done with Samsung after this. Had the flip 5 and it was fine, traded it in for the flip 6. 2 months, no drop, no liquid damage but phone already a brick which by googling is common with this model. Samsung warranty sucks, had to mail in my phone and I'm still waiting almost two weeks later for them to repair.

Compared to apple my airpods were acting up and right away got a brand new pair

 

[Macallik86]

On a related note, stay away from Xiaomi products yall.

They got great specs for their price (got my device shipped from China) but they are pulling bs when you try to unlock the bootloader and they spy on you like crazy on the device. As soon as I can root it from HyperOS, I'm never looking back

 

[RennisDeynolds]

https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-judge-orders-google-open-up-app-store-competition-2024-10-07/

As an Android user, I'm glad to see it. I already run F-Droid (via Droidify) on my phone, but I shouldn't have had to jump through hoops to do it:

What's your go to FOSS apps?

 

[Macallik86]

What's your go to FOSS apps?

Spoiler

(Client-related stuff only works if you host a server or connect to one btw)