• @LainOfTheWired@lemy.lol
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    58 months ago

    Currently in the process of switching to a degoogled OnePlus 5 which is only taking a long time because I’m having to find the right combo of system apps and replacements for googles apps which I’ve all but done.

    Seriously if you’re trying to make a google free phone try LineageOS microG. It’s a spin on Lineage that gives you replacements for a lot of core apps like a location provider, and a load of other stuff you wouldn’t realise wasn’t in pure android.

    Now all I need is a new battery and I have a FOSS( bar firmware, blobs, and magic earth, because no FOSS map app works well in the UK for me) phone.

    But honesty I love this phone it’s just the right size and it still has touch buttons for home, back, and recent apps instead of on screen ones( which I kinda hate). Paired with dual cameras and a gorgeous 1080p OLED display.

    And you want to know the best part?

    It only cost me £50!

    Seriously if you’re sick of modern phones and yern for the good old days this is a pretty great middle ground.

    • bitwolf
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      8 months ago

      Have you tried Organic Maps?

      It’s been awesome for me and it’s saved me in the mountains by finding gas stations without service.

      Close to a no frills Google Maps experience.

      • @LainOfTheWired@lemy.lol
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        28 months ago

        I did and unfortunately until they have a better database of the UK I’m stuck with magic maps. But I hope one day I can switch