android

I’m looking for something as close to Nova Launcher as possible.

I am currently an IOS user, however, as the title suggests, I wish to switch to android. This is because I would prefer to use free software and not be locked into the apple ecosystem. That being said I am already locked into apple and would like to know how anyone else here has managed the switch....

Ever since I started using smart phones, I have been jumping between different weather apps and have not been very satisfied with most of them. I found the apps from the big weather providers like Accuweather and Weather Channel to be bloated and distracting with advertisements and irrelevant news. The app I was closest to being...

In the current spectrum, how much should one spend to get the best value? I know everyone has a different taste and budget. But analysing the current trend of smartphone culture could give a bit of insight into spending wisely.

I went through my late teens as the initial smart phone boom was happening. I had a Motorola q that could get TV channels and had a keyboard. I had the enV that flipped open. And many androids/blackberries that I loved for their unique form factor and functionality....

As the title states, I have used Nova launcher for years. As it is the most feature rich, most customizable launcher that supports basically everything I could need from it. However I am looking to switch away from it....

Looking for an app for note-taking with the following features:...

I’m cross posting my own here, I hope it’s allowed. Maybe it will reach someone who has a similar problem....

Since simple mobile tools will soon become a spyware and I use 3 of their apps regularly, yesterday I installed F-Droid after reading many Lemmy recommendations....

There are tons of Notes app available in the playstore and f-droid. I have use my fair share of them these are my best 5 recommendations. All of these are free to use and have to pay extra if you want specific features....

Many devices, one for the heart.

Which is the best phone company in terms of consistently putting out good phone products.

so I finally got the motivation to install lineage os to my phone after thinking about it like year. and now that I finally modified this phone I started thinking about ricing this phone a bit. I’m looking for a launcher that isn’t too minimalistic and with a decent amount of customization. kinda like kde bit you know…...

So, I thought I'd kick things off here with some community building....

I know that most customizability features that were once exclusive to custom roms are available for use right out of the box these days....

Wanted to see how everyone in the community felt about the using the android navigation bar buttons vs using gesture control....

Hey folks. Got a pixel 7 pro, and it’s been alright, except suddenly, if I press the fingerprint sensor on the lock screen for just a split second, it makes the WHOLE SCREEN go full-brightness, with a green tinge. I know it’s always lit up the scanner area, which is all it lights up if I hold the sensor, but if I release it...

cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/2613340...

Everyone has their preferences, I would love to hear why you guys prefer using Android!

I care about them in that order. So if it doesn’t have popup camera I don’t care as much as if it doesn’t have audio jack.

It’s been a while since I was into unlocking and ROMing my devices, but I’ve got the itch again....

Anyone try any good launchers lately? Something with interesting features or workflow.