Self host at this point. The cloud, whether it’s hosted by Google or Proton, is always someone else’s computer.

“I use the egregious Heliboard from F-droid, and my bank app refused to start because I use an “untrusted keyboard””

…I’m sorry, but what the hell?! What banking app has enough access to a user’s system that they’re not only able to detect the keyboard being used, but label in as “untrustworthy”?! Genuinely terrifying shit! Imagine if banks had the power to determine your access to your funds based on OTHER APPS you have on your phone? They already do that with purchases, and that’s disturbing enough.

Shouldn’t have gone all in on the Metaverse, eh, Fuckerburg?

Help them switch to GrapheneOS!

Before you do, make sure to backup your Kindle library and remove DRM from your library by entering your Kindle’s device key into Calibre after installing the De-DRM plugin. I deleted my Amazon (Kindle) account before switching to Kobo + Anna’s Archive, and there are some books that I found on Kindle that aren’t found anywhere else.

True. Libby and Hoopla are also nice apps on a Kobo eReader.

I just recently bought the Kobo Calibra BW. I just watched that Diptyx video and I. Have. A MIGHTY NEED!!!

Top 3 Pros:

1. You have a daily driver OS that is so open you can install any app on it that can be sideloaded.

2. You have access to the Google Pixel camera, which, when paired with Open Camera or any open source camera app, can take photos in stunning detail without having to rely on Google’s proprietary software.

3. The form factor of the A-series of Pixels, depending on your hand size, may be just the right fit for your hands. I have big hands and even I find the Pro/XL models to be a bit big for my tastes.

Top 3 Cons:

1. There are some banking, payment, etc. apps that won’t even open without Google Play Services being installed. Fortunately, GrapheneOS has Sandboxed Google Play services that isolates Google Play services from the OS and allows only the necessary minimum utilities from Play Services for those apps to be useable.

2. Google’s Tensor chip is…not good. Like it’s Exynos bad. Fortunately, I believe the Pixel 6 series had the first and worst version of the chip. Each phone after has slowly improved the reliability of the modem so calls can be made in/outbound. Thankfully, GrapheneOS recently partnered with Motorola to allow future Motorola phones to be installed with GrapheneOS, so ideally their phones should have much better modems.

3. [insert third con I can’t think of here]

https://old.reddit.com/r/AndroidTV/comments/12rya0t/change_launcher_debloat_the_new_onn_4k_streaming/

The price of the Onn 4k box has gone up from $20 to $25, but if that’s not a deterrent, I’d recommend it.

https://swappa.com/

Never had an issue with getting unlocked Pixel phones from them.

Check out Swappa.com, find an unlocked Google Pixel 7a or 8a, and load GrapheneOS onto it.

Shoot its founder.

Can confirm! The newest fork of Quik has really improved the app! People reliably see my messages like they did on the Google Messages app.

…you guys paid for Windows?!

I’ve been using US Mobile for the past year, and I seem to get good coverage on their Warp Speed network, which uses Verizon’s cell towers.

As for the calling app, F- Droid and IzzyOnDroid seem to have comparable alternatives.

https://swappa.com/listings/google-pixel-7a?carrier=unlocked

https://swappa.com/listings/google-pixel-8a?carrier=unlocked

Pixel 7a and 8a with unlocked carriers seems to still be affordable from resellers in Good or Mint condition. I’d suggest buying one and loading GrapheneOS onto it.

What’s stopping you from using NewPipe, PipePipe, Tubular, SkyTube, FreeTube or SmartTube?

How far back are they pushing that update? Is it safe to assume that Samsung phones that can’t go beyond One UI 7.x.y.z are still able to have unlockable bootloaders?

https://5calls.org/

Tell your reps that this bill doesn’t get a chance to breathe if they ever want your support in future elections.

Multiple forks of software go brrrrrrrrrrrrr