Kia ora!

I’ve been an ios user for 100 years at this point, but used to be deep in the android scene before then. I’ve just got an android for a work phone and am wondering what’s changed in the last 10 years - what are your essential apps, settings, customisations? I’ve had a hunt around xda but can’t seem to find much in the way of roms for my model (Samsung A04) - back in the day it seemed there was a thread for every device!

What do I need to know?

  • ENDYMIION
    2•2 years ago

    I’ve been using Nova Launcher and the Delta icon pack for aesthetics sake, can recommend!

    • Communist
      1•2 years ago

      Please don’t use nova launcher, they were bought out by an advertisement company. Stick to foss.

      • DeebsterEnglish
        1•2 years ago

        I missed that news 😞 Is there any sign that it’s spying on us yet?

        • CommunistEnglish
          3•2 years ago

          I’d say the fact that it was bought by an analytics company tells you everything you need to know.

          Why else would they buy it?

          • DeebsterEnglish
            1•2 years ago

            of course, I want to know how urgent this is - it’s stealing my data now, or they’ve only just bought it and perhaps just blocking updates is enough (until I find time to find a FOSS replacement)?

            • CommunistEnglish
              1•2 years ago

              It’s been years since they bought it at this point, I haven’t looked into it myself, but i’d be astounded if they weren’t already.