AnnaMar 15
I am going to attempt to put LineageOS on a Samsung A52 today. Other than the instructions on their software page, anyone got a good tutorial video to also use? #degoogle #LineageOS #SamsungA52 #tutorial
Show threadGrzegorz KulikMar 15
@jellycrystals Their instructions are quite comprehensive and well written. You'll be fine even without the video. Just read them before starting so that you encounter nothing unexpected. Years ago I flashed an Xperia XZ3 without prior reading because I live dangerously. Works till this day.
Show threadAnnaMar 15
@grzegorz Good to know! I have followed many written tutorials before (mostly homebrew Nintendo and PSP modding) and never bricked anything, and this was just a house phone so no issue if I ruin it. Still just wanting to get it right.
Show threadAnnaMar 15
@grzegorz Success!!
Show threadTip
@jellycrystals
Now the questions start. Do all the functions work? Did you install GApps?
@grzegorz
Mar 15 at 7:42amWeb
Show threadGrzegorz KulikMar 15
@tip @jellycrystals Everything works. I installed MicroG and even my banking app didn't complain.
Show threadAnnaMar 15
@grzegorz @tip I installed my bank app via Aurora Store and then it said app installation invalid, banking halted until Gstore install and I had to go to my bank. (Am in Thailand)
Show threadGrzegorz KulikMar 15
@jellycrystals Interesting. Looks like different banks use different approaches. I just checked my Bank here and it shows gold on MicroG. Is yours in the database? https://plexus.techlore.tech/apps
Crowdsourced de-Googled Android apps status ratings

Remove the fear of Android app compatibility on de-Googled devices.

Show threadAnnaMar 15
@grzegorz No they aren't. What is this list?
Show threadGrzegorz KulikMar 15
@jellycrystals According to the author it ”provides detailed insights into app compatibility whether you’re using ROMs without Google Play Services (like LineageOS) or ROMs with microG (such as CalyxOS). It helps you identify which apps work, don’t work or have limited features.
All the information is crowdsourced by the community, for the community.”
Show threadAnnaMar 16
@grzegorz I did learn more about this site. Super useful! Not sure if I am ready to gamble 5hr of time with the bank if Lineage does not support my bank app, but if it is for the greater good..
Show threadGrzegorz KulikMar 16
@jellycrystals You're telling me you've never devoted three days to tinker with something only to realise you'd made no progress whatsoever? Worth it.
Show threadAnnaMar 16
@grzegorz Oh I surely have! Trying to revive C64 hardware
Show threadGrzegorz KulikMar 17
@jellycrystals Sup.
Show threadTipMar 15
@jellycrystals
It's really frustrating.
@grzegorz
Show threadGrzegorz KulikMar 15
@tip @jellycrystals Yeah, well, what can you do. I guess it's similar to the situation with gaming on Linux. The commercial solutions need to catch up. They're almost there on Linux, so I guess sooner or later the same will happen for degoogled Android.
Show threadAnnaMar 15
@tip @grzegorz I am working through some things. Managed to get Gmaps to work again! Plans for this phone are a glorified MP3 player for now. My bank app does not work unless installed from G App store. So this one is a play phone. Any good app suggestions?
Show threadGrzegorz KulikMar 15
@jellycrystals @tip I'd check FDroid. There's some really great stuff there. AntennaPod for podcasts (streaming and local), Voice for audiobooks (local), Phonograph and Vinyl for local mp3s, Nova Media Player is a local video player with a VOD-like UI, Tubular is really great for YouTube. I use all of them except for Phonograph and Vinyl which got replaced by Finamp after I put together a home server with Jellyfin.