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Im very tempted to just get a small cyber-deck setup and “call” it a day ;). https://www.clockworkpi.com/shop is VERY close to what I want.
Serously, the only people that “Call” me are spam callers. Everyone SMSs or something similar. A small linux device can do the same when you think about it. The only thing I am missing is a directions app and Ill personally be fine.
If by “directions app” you mean navigation, there are several on F-Droid. I keep seeing lots of positive talk about Organic Maps lately if you need somewhere to start.
Comaps… Organic maps had some drama about how they handle the money and control a single point of failure with the map server address. So it was forked to comaps.
I honestly don’t use my phone much either, it’s as you say, mostly for text based messages.
Luckily I don't get spam calls because in my country we have pretty good privacy laws still:
like my number is set to private and I’m on the “Robinson” list, and if someone calls that’s not in my contacts list I don’t pick up. Cold calls is how they get ya, and once they know there’s someone picking up, it’s like sharks smelling blood.
The app I use the most, besides my banking app (which I’ve confirmed works in waydroid aka LineageOS), is probably the Lidl app 😂.
I do still use Google Pay quite a bit, but I’m fine going back to card. I don’t even know if NFC works in LineageOS or /e/OS.
And like you said, as long as the phone can do some GPS stuff for navigation, that’s mostly all I need. And browse the internet (IronFox) every now and then.
Yes, NFC works in custom roms. You can replace Google Pay with Curve Pay and others more local options. Some countries have independent payment systems that work ass contactless payment.
I am enjoying /e/ on the Fairphone.
Im very tempted to just get a small cyber-deck setup and “call” it a day ;). https://www.clockworkpi.com/shop is VERY close to what I want.
Serously, the only people that “Call” me are spam callers. Everyone SMSs or something similar. A small linux device can do the same when you think about it. The only thing I am missing is a directions app and Ill personally be fine.
If by “directions app” you mean navigation, there are several on F-Droid. I keep seeing lots of positive talk about Organic Maps lately if you need somewhere to start.
Comaps… Organic maps had some drama about how they handle the money and control a single point of failure with the map server address. So it was forked to comaps.
Android auto support? My biggest complaint about organic maps it was always coming soon.
This is the first time I’ve seen a device like this, super cool. Thanks for sharing.
I honestly don’t use my phone much either, it’s as you say, mostly for text based messages.
Luckily I don't get spam calls because in my country we have pretty good privacy laws still:
like my number is set to private and I’m on the “Robinson” list, and if someone calls that’s not in my contacts list I don’t pick up. Cold calls is how they get ya, and once they know there’s someone picking up, it’s like sharks smelling blood.
The app I use the most, besides my banking app (which I’ve confirmed works in waydroid aka LineageOS), is probably the Lidl app 😂.
I do still use Google Pay quite a bit, but I’m fine going back to card. I don’t even know if NFC works in LineageOS or /e/OS.
And like you said, as long as the phone can do some GPS stuff for navigation, that’s mostly all I need. And browse the internet (IronFox) every now and then.
Yes, NFC works in custom roms. You can replace Google Pay with Curve Pay and others more local options. Some countries have independent payment systems that work ass contactless payment.
That’s good to hear.
I don’t use my phone a lot but do. I listen to podcasts and books mostly. Then navigate with it. But don’t really touch the phone.