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      • MrT10001M Offline
        MrT10001
        last edited by MrT10001

        I don't bother with Waydroid for this reason, the idea of UT is something different and to get away from the iOS and Android ecosystems. I still have an iPhone, used for one app and my main phone is still on Android for work purposes. It is like my PC's, I use Ubuntu a lot, but still have to use Windows for work and certain tasks. My Macs rarely get used, but are there just in case.
        But in the court of opinion, what some requires from a device is completely different to what mine are, ie. for me a phone is for calls and messages with a bit of internet. For others it is social media, camera and so on. Look at what you want out of the device and match up one with probably the most complete features that you need.
        Bear in mind, most used devices have issues, such as weak or poor battery life, touchscreen dead zones, power buttons not working, SIM cards not being read, so buy a device carefully. A lot of used devices have also suffered owner abuse, from cracked backs, cracked camera lens, screen burn and so forth.

        I have picked up OnePlus 3/3T's for not a lot and they also are fine for my uses, one of the first higher end devices I replaced a screen glass on.

        Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.... And more...
        I have too many devices...

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        • MoemM Offline
          Moem @MrT10001
          last edited by

          @mrt10001 said in advice on which device to buy:

          I have picked up Pixel 3/3T's

          I think you meant to write Oneplus here?

          Is currently using an Op5t
          Also owns an Op1, a BQ E4.5 and an Xperia X, as well as a BQ tablet and a Pinetab2. Please, someone... make it stop.

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          • MrT10001M Offline
            MrT10001 @Moem
            last edited by

            @moem Edited for brain fog, early morning....:beaming_face_with_smiling_eyes:

            Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.... And more...
            I have too many devices...

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            • OpolorkO Offline
              Opolork
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              Hi @HEROBRINE7GAMER. I'm happy with the Fairphone 2 (FP2). It's a bit old now but does what I need. The only real issue I have is the torch & camera flash not working. šŸ“±

              How can you trust that an app really won't send some company your location data, when you tell it not to? The only way you can trust a program not to do something it isn't supposed to do is if it is free software. ~ RMS

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              • LakotaubpL Offline
                Lakotaubp
                last edited by

                The OP5 is a great device and I can run my UK banking apps through Waydroid without many issues via Aurora store.

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                  brainbreaks @Lakotaubp
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                  @lakotaubp Is this without google services or magisk root hide? Regarding your bank app ?

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                  • MoemM Offline
                    Moem @MrT10001
                    last edited by

                    @mrt10001 said in advice on which device to buy:

                    I have picked up OnePlus 3/3T's for not a lot and they also are fine for my uses,

                    I've flashed one and yes, it's quite usable, especially for the price... but note that it does not currently record video as far as I know.

                    Is currently using an Op5t
                    Also owns an Op1, a BQ E4.5 and an Xperia X, as well as a BQ tablet and a Pinetab2. Please, someone... make it stop.

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                    • LakotaubpL Offline
                      Lakotaubp @brainbreaks
                      last edited by

                      @brainbreaks No on Aurura I used a Google login similar to using dekko

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                        brainbreaks @Lakotaubp
                        last edited by brainbreaks

                        @lakotaubp So either your bank apps, does not need signature spoofing , or does your bank app only search for google login?

                        Oh wait , there is a built in spoof manager in the aurora store?

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                          HEROBRINE7GAMER @Lakotaubp
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                          @lakotaubp i searched a lot everywhere but couldn't find any pixel3/3a , i searched on aliexpress and ebay and aliexpress but without any result . no luck with googling for an hour . i wish i can find it because the port status is almost perfect . what is the website that you found the device on ?

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                            HEROBRINE7GAMER @MrT10001
                            last edited by

                            @mrt10001 oneplus phones are easy to unlock and root but i don't find them locally . i really prefer buying a device from a store because i have a very bad experience with byuing phones online .

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                              domubpkm
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                              For info, there are still 6 Volla phone 22 early bird on sale (a little cheaper).

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                              • KenedaK Offline
                                Keneda @Opolork
                                last edited by Keneda

                                @opolork
                                Doesn't uTorch work for FairPhone 2 ?

                                Edit : ok you have the last camera module that's right ?

                                @herobrine7gamer said in advice on which device to buy:

                                i really prefer buying a device from a store because i have a very bad experience with byuing phones online .

                                Did you try refurbishing reseller ?
                                Where do you live if not a problem for you to tell ?

                                2015-2023 : Meizu MX4 ā˜ ļøāš°ļøāœļø
                                2023-2024 : Nexus 5 ā˜ ļøāš°ļøāœļø
                                2024-***** : FPOS Fairphone 5 waiting UT for freedom šŸ˜‰
                                šŸ‡²šŸ‡«šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§

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                                  HEROBRINE7GAMER @Opolork
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                                  @opolork the fairphone 2 is a very nice device but it is just old and the battery is not good enough for daily usage .

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                                  • LakotaubpL Offline
                                    Lakotaubp @HEROBRINE7GAMER
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                                    @herobrine7gamer eBay but I'm in the UK

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                                    • OpolorkO Offline
                                      Opolork @HEROBRINE7GAMER
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                                      @herobrine7gamer It depends on your usage - mine is very little. But fair enough. šŸ‘‹

                                      How can you trust that an app really won't send some company your location data, when you tell it not to? The only way you can trust a program not to do something it isn't supposed to do is if it is free software. ~ RMS

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                                      • OpolorkO Offline
                                        Opolork @Keneda
                                        last edited by

                                        @keneda said in advice on which device to buy:

                                        Doesn't uTorch work for FairPhone 2 ?

                                        I have the camera module that's not working. The other module works alright.

                                        How can you trust that an app really won't send some company your location data, when you tell it not to? The only way you can trust a program not to do something it isn't supposed to do is if it is free software. ~ RMS

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                                        • KenedaK Offline
                                          Keneda @Opolork
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                                          @opolork
                                          Did you try the Halium 7.1 dev channel ?

                                          2015-2023 : Meizu MX4 ā˜ ļøāš°ļøāœļø
                                          2023-2024 : Nexus 5 ā˜ ļøāš°ļøāœļø
                                          2024-***** : FPOS Fairphone 5 waiting UT for freedom šŸ˜‰
                                          šŸ‡²šŸ‡«šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§

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                                          • OpolorkO Offline
                                            Opolork @Keneda
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                                            @keneda Yes. No joy. 🤷

                                            How can you trust that an app really won't send some company your location data, when you tell it not to? The only way you can trust a program not to do something it isn't supposed to do is if it is free software. ~ RMS

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                                              HEROBRINE7GAMER @Keneda
                                              last edited by

                                              @keneda i prefer not to say , but where i live we don't really have much linux and privacy enthusiasts , and for phones there are almost no oneplus or google pixel devices in any store .

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