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1. OkGoDo+(OP)[view] [source] 2025-08-25 23:57:55
And go where? IOS is worse as far as openness and controlling your own hardware. And the Linux phones are not exactly practical for normal use.
replies(3): >>rpdill+W1 >>Spivak+eo >>mrheos+lS
2. rpdill+W1[view] [source] 2025-08-26 00:13:26
>>OkGoDo+(OP)
If I can't run F-Droid and termux and all that, I have no need for Android supposed freedom. I'll just use an iPhone (it would be the first time!), minimize my use of mobile platforms to the maximum extent I can and stick with Linux laptops.

I'm currently researching Android alternatives, including Librem and Jolla C2, and I'm skeptical that those will be compelling. It's just so sad.

replies(2): >>nine_k+W7 >>Hackbr+2A
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3. nine_k+W7[view] [source] [discussion] 2025-08-26 01:13:11
>>rpdill+W1
I suspect that many developers publishing on F-Droid, and the F-Droid itself, may obtain registration, and continue to be available, termux and all.

But not every developer, of course, would agree to register.

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4. Spivak+eo[view] [source] 2025-08-26 04:03:19
>>OkGoDo+(OP)
If both phone OS's are going to be the exact same on user choice then you might as well compare the two on their merits and this is not a comparison Android wins.
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5. notrea+6t[view] [source] [discussion] 2025-08-26 05:03:44
>>nine_k+W7
There are so many apps which just work and don't need updates.

All of those will disappear also on F-Droid because of that.

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6. koiueo+jt[view] [source] [discussion] 2025-08-26 05:06:35
>>Spivak+eo
You forgot "IMO"
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7. Hackbr+2A[view] [source] [discussion] 2025-08-26 06:15:53
>>rpdill+W1
I’ve been daily driving a Librem 5 for two years. It’s not compelling, but I’m surprised at how little all those tiny inconveniences matter in the long run.

I think we tend to underestimate our ability to get used to stuff.

8. mrheos+lS[view] [source] 2025-08-26 08:52:28
>>OkGoDo+(OP)
Exactly how you control your "own hardware" on your Android ?
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