Android

I use Heliboard with futo voice typing

Is there an application or method with like ADB or something that can easily make backups of my apps to transfer to another phone? i dont care about configs or having to login again, but reinstalling everything is a major bother.

Bonus points if it applies my home screen and QS-Tile Layouts. But thats just a nice to have.

Old Phone: Google Pixel 6a (Lineage OS, Magisk root)

New Phone: Google Pixel 8 Pro (Lineage OS, Magisk root)

cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/14305957

Per the GitHub readme:

This app is discontinued. The last release on Github and F-Droid will happen with the December 2024 Syncthing version. Interactions (issues, PRs) are limited now, and the entire repo will be archived after the last release. Thus all contributions are preserved for any future (re)use. The forum is still open for discussions and questions. I would kindly ask you to refrain from trying to challenge the decision or asking "why-type" questions - I wont engage with them.

The reason is a combination of Google making Play publishing something between hard and impossible and no active maintenance. The app saw no significant development for a long time and without Play releases I do no longer see enough benefit and/or have enough motivation to keep up the ongoing maintenance an app requires even without doing much, if any, changes.

Thanks a lot to everyone who ever contributed to this app!

This is extremely disappointing news. I have been using the Syncthing-Fork version, but since it is based on this app, this may be the end for that app as well.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/21148452

The latest round of new features for Google Messages is focused on safety, like “Sensitive Content Warnings” for images that contain nudity.

I have a Samsung S20, it's starting to have issues, so I'm looking at something decent, need large screen 6in+, prefer powerful phone for future proofing. I don't intend to glash it the 1st year, last phone I put a custom ROM on was my Note4. Right now I'm looking at the 1+ 12 and the pixel 8 pro, the pixel 9pro is just out of my price range. Is there anything else I should be looking at?

I am looking for a app which allows you to watch your camera but with a delay.

Usecase: Film myself while training and watching the screen a few seconds later shows me what I did.

Bonuspoints for free/open/libre apps...

I’m switching from IOS to android and am looking to buy a new phone.

I really dont have time/energy to dig into it too much and i looked around and the s23 seemed quite good and affordable price wise.

I’m not doing too much fancy stuff just needs to be able to last (my iphone has been serving me for 7 years). Any thoughts?

Only thing that’s really necessary is the screen needs to have the ability to dim really dark (which seems to be a thing on the s23) because I have visual sensitivities and eye problems.

Suddenly my phone began to consume a lot of battery. And this is the most of consume... What is this? I recently installed "yet another call blocker" , can it be that?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/21069631

Once upon a time you could get a small android device with good specs.
https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz1_compact-8610.php

It's still my favourite phone, even though it's been retired and is only used as an MP3 player with AUX in the garage nowadays.
I realize that for most people the phone is now a device to consume media through and that the larger screens are helpful there, but having a smart phone that is fully usable with one hand is still something I miss. Often.

Considering that modern androids have about 85% to 90% of their size as display size then a phone with the size of the xz1 compact should get a screen size of ~5 inches instead of the old 4.6 inches.

With the SoC advancements I don't even feel that the phone would require a flagship SoC to interest me. Put a Snapdragon 6, as much battery as you can fit and an AUX input in it and I'm game.

What would make you guys interested in a smaller phone today?

Fossify is lite and less confusing like aves . https://github.com/FossifyOrg/Gallery

When I open an HDR video in Google Photos, HDR/SDR ratio goes up to 7.99. Photos it goes up to 4.99 or so

Aves doesn't go that

any ideas?

Samsung is working on a new AI experience for its devices that will help you use your phone without ever accessing the Settings menu.

My favorite password manager is KeypassDx. I also use proton pass. What do you use and why?

Google is rolling out an update that brings Android's Theft Protection menu closer to the forefront, making it easier to locate.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20916419

Google is adding a feature on Pixel phones that lets you limit the battery charge to 80%, but it was never in the first Android 15 release.

Google is updating Chrome for Android next month with native third-party autofill support when using an alternate password manager...

Earlier this year, Google Maps started showing the weather in the top-left corner, but that’s now being moved...

It's funny that companies like Google have stopped giving chargers in the name of being 'environment friendly' but in spite of conforming to USB PD standards, third party chargers can't still charge the Pixel Pro to it's maximum capacity, so you are essentially forced to buy one.

Google has added a "Private Space" feature in Android 15, providing a secure environment for sensitive apps and data.

Google's giving Android users an extra tool to keep their phones safe with the mandatory biometric security of Identity Check.

Android 15 is now rolling out to Pixel phones. The new update is bringing the ability to send and receive messages via satellite.

Worried about thieves looking into your stuff? Here's how to enable Theft Protection on Android 10 and up devices.