Still is in many ways. I’m not sure sure if you’ve used a Linux phone recently but they have worse security and usability than anything Android has to offer.
Custom roms like Lineage OS offer a much better experience. It would be cool if Android was a bit more open or there was an actual alternative but for now AOSP based systems are still much better
Yes, and how do you get to LineageOS? Bootloader unlock (a complete pain on most brands, if even possible).
Then there’s the whole Play Integrity thing messing with your mobile payments, biometrics in certain apps, or complete refusal to work (funniest/most stupid example being the McDonalds app).
Then there’s the whole thing of being unable to relock your bootloader for added security because damn near no one supports Android Verified Boot. Relocking means bricking the device.
I should make a bigger effort to write down the things I’d miss from Android if I left…
I do love my ROMs though. Lineage can be a bit lacking in features and customization for my liking. My favorites are EvoX and crDroid, they’re good at basically everything for a “heavy” ROM. PixelExperience was the bomb while it was going. RIP 🫡
I’ve been keeping my most recent phone (my first flagship) stock for peace of mind, but the siren song of real customization and AOSP is calling me…
was
Still is in many ways. I’m not sure sure if you’ve used a Linux phone recently but they have worse security and usability than anything Android has to offer.
Custom roms like Lineage OS offer a much better experience. It would be cool if Android was a bit more open or there was an actual alternative but for now AOSP based systems are still much better
It was better, but Google no longer committed to not being evil.
I don’t know what is, but Android is no longer the future for a better experience.
Yes, and how do you get to LineageOS? Bootloader unlock (a complete pain on most brands, if even possible).
Then there’s the whole Play Integrity thing messing with your mobile payments, biometrics in certain apps, or complete refusal to work (funniest/most stupid example being the McDonalds app).
Then there’s the whole thing of being unable to relock your bootloader for added security because damn near no one supports Android Verified Boot. Relocking means bricking the device.
I should make a bigger effort to write down the things I’d miss from Android if I left…
I do love my ROMs though. Lineage can be a bit lacking in features and customization for my liking. My favorites are EvoX and crDroid, they’re good at basically everything for a “heavy” ROM. PixelExperience was the bomb while it was going. RIP 🫡
I’ve been keeping my most recent phone (my first flagship) stock for peace of mind, but the siren song of real customization and AOSP is calling me…