housemate and I are sick of smartphone AI and spyware!! looking for cheap, refurbished cellphones from the 00s
- the problem: all models we have found run on 2G, which is rapidly being phased out by all US carriers
- desired features: basic call and text functionality, durability, physical buttons, fits in pocket
Yeah, you can directly download their APK and it has its own alternative push service that doesn’t require Play Services. This version also has its own internal update mechanism to keep the app current, or you can use Obtainium. Best to get it closest to the source, especially these days.