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Looking for an affordable LineageOS-supported Sony phone in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Hi! I went with a Sony Xperia 1 II. Now though, the prices seem to have come down a bit and I would highly recommended getting a 1 III instead as it has better support for more cell tower bands and is guaranteed to have more RAM.

Looking for an affordable LineageOS-supported Sony phone in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Interesting! Good insider tip, thanks!

Looking for an affordable LineageOS-supported Sony phone in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Seems like it's not an issue: https://developer.sony.com/open-source/aosp-on-xperia-open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader Just have to get the key through Sony. Also there isn't a need for Unofficial ports if I were to get one of the devices listed here which are officially supported by LOS

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Looking for an affordable LineageOS-supported Sony phone (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
 

I would like to buy a Sony phone as I hear they are some of the best devices for LineageOS and are long-lasting. I am in the market for the best-value Sony phone that is supported by LineageOS officially.

My device would have to work with the Tracfone BYOP program (which I think should be just about any phone? correct me if I'm wrong).

Ideally this Sony phone would be:

  • As new as possible to ensure longevity
  • Have a minimum of 8 GB RAM
  • Have a minimum of 128 GB storage
  • Be at most US$300-400 (can be used in good condition off EBay or the like. No links needed, but just a tell of if the price range is possible for the device)
  • In the US$200 range
  • Have a headphone jack
  • Have a microSD slot

(Italics is ideal but not essential)

What phones would fit this criteria? Would love to have a discussion on if my desired criteria is even possible (I'm open to a reality check 😂)

Is there some way to make Telepathy work with XMPP in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

First and foremost for the KDE 4 aesthetic Also Kaidan looked and felt pretty buggy on my system

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Is there some way to make Telepathy work with XMPP (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
 

I was able to install telepathy-gabble by adding the Debian Buster repos to my Debian Bookworm install and put in my credentials but it does not seem to allow me to change my status or start a new conversation. Is this even possible today?

What are your favorite (FOSS if possible) launchers? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I love this launcher on my low ram (2GB) tablet, helps me squeeze out performance

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Are there any Open Source apps for finding and deleting duplicate files? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
 

Hi Android Community, I previously used "DFCleaner" which was a free, ad-supported app that searched specified folders for duplicate files and let you preview and delete anything that it found. This app now bothers me with a consent form for ad tracking so I've ditched it in protest. Are there any open source alternatives to this app? I've tried looking in F-Droid but couldn't find anything relevant.

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Why has the iPod faded out of existence while e-readers are thriving? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
 

I've been fascinated by single-purpose devices such as iPods for music, flip-phones for communication, and e-readers for ebooks. Considering that my interest for these devices has reached an all-time high, I was wondering: Why has the iPod died out while e-readers continue to thrive and see growth? Don't they both serve the same purpose of allowing users to enjoy one (primary) form of entertainment? Aren't both types of devices easily replaceable by a modern smartphone or tablet today?