My geyser fund was going well and then stopped. https://geyser.fund/project/leafophone staking sats
Not sure i will trust random free food at my door step.
someone just zapped me 911 sats!
wow that is so cool. but it makes me wonder, are they in trouble?
Are you looking to switch to Android for the very first time? I'm here to help. Just ask!
Over the years, I've been heavily embedded in the Android ecosystem. I purchased the HTC Droid Incredible in 2010 and never looked back. Since then, I've owned phones from HTC, Motorola, and Google, always using phones that allowed me to run custom ROMs or a stock Android or stock Google experience. I've compiled my own Android OS from source using AOSP and I've compiled and ran my own kernels. I'm also a former Android blogger, writing dozens of reviews of phones, tablets, watches, apps, and other services surrounding Android. I've traveled the world, attending various smartphone launches, attended conference, and Android meetups.
Before we get started, I'd like to say that Apple's current situations with Damus or Zeus is nothing new. Apple does this every year or so and is always involved in these sorts of scenarios with apps, banning and censoring them. Apple is one of the richest companies in the world. You can fight them all you want, but in the end, they always win. Look at the battle that Epic Games had with Apple over Fortnite as an example.
So, you've decided to give Android a try, but don't know where to start or you've heard bad things over the years and you're not sure about making the switch? Switching ecosystems is incredibly hard and a daunting task. I will not sugar coat that. I would not want to do it and I would not look forward to it. However, I hope this makes it easier for you.
**Buy a Google Pixel.**
Not all Android phones are equal. Not all Android phones are completely open. Not all Android phones have unlockable bootloaders. If you go the Pixel route, you'll have the most open phone with the most options available to you.
If you want to run a custom ROM such as Graphene OS, a Google Pixel phone will give you the best options. Graphene OS allows you to run a "De-Googled" phone. You can read more about Graphene here: https://grapheneos.org
Every Android phone allows you to install a third party app store. Every Android phone allows you to install apps that do not come from Google Play. This is by design. You do not need to do anything overly special to just install an app from Github or F-Droid, etc.
What's F-Droid? F-Droid is a FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) app store. You can check it out here: https://f-droid.org
Where should you get a Google Pixel phone? If you're looking to buy a new phone, I'd recommend buying directly from Google as you'll get the best support. I've had to return devices over the years and the times I've had to do so, it's been incredibly easy.
If you you're on a budget or don't want to buy a brand new phone, I highly recommend that you use Swappa. I've met the owner and many of the developers. They are great people. Any time I'e sold a used phone or purchased a used phone, I've only used Swappa. https://swappa.com
Which Pixel phone should you get? Well, that's up to you. The latest version is the Pixel 7 line. This includes Pixel 7a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro. The "a" line is the cheaper or budge line that doesn't have all of the bells and whistles that the other ones have. It's similar to the "SE" line with iPhone. Normally, the "a" line is the best bang for your buck phone. My kids always get the "a" line. The "Pro" version, just like iPhone would be your Pixel with the largest screen, largest battery, and has extra camera zooming features. I always buy the "Pro" version. My wife normally gets he standard version, but this year, she wanted the "Pro" version because she was jealous of my 30X zoom.
I'm going to run an "office hours" Nostr Nest today at https://nostrnests.com/android to help answer you Android questions. If you have them, come ask. If you want to help people make the switch, feel free to join and join the conversation.
I have a oneplus Nord100 I would like to try something like graphene but am scared I will just brick my phone.
did you open twitter again?
I am on primal, playing music on leaves and doing primal throat singing. :D
For you bitcoin tobacco smokers.
A history of money which looks at tobacco money.a
I tried to correct it but there is no going back anymore.
I have not played with impervious built in chat and shared documents yet. Had similar hit and miss with primal.
The EU is considering getting rid of the 1cent coin...
https://www.thelocal.de/20200929/why-1-and-2-cent-euro-coins-could-soon-be-phased-out
Penny Paradox: Pondering Purposeless
They bid farewell to the humble 1 cent,
A coin too meager, deemed inefficient.
In this tale, Nakamoto takes the stage,
A cryptic creator, amidst a digital age.
If 1 satoshi, too dear to trade and transact,
Then question we must, our monetary pact.
Oh, the irony unfolds! Nations engage in dispute,
Rejecting Bitcoin's worth, rendering it mute.
But wait, —their own coins they forsake?
Admitting their worthlessness, a paradox they make.
Embrace the riddles, let laughter resound,
As nations reveal truths profound.
In the realm of Bitcoin profound,
Transaction fees transparently abound.
The satoshi, a fraction, but oh so grand,
Unveiling the flaws of currencies, far and wide,
Physical burdens and intermediaries set aside.
Brave nations, we beckon you to contemplate,
In regard to change, the choices that await.
The irony weaves as pennies retreat,
Creating a future where systems compete.
Onward we travel, to a world reborn,
In decentralized realms, true transactions adorn.
Nurturing the path where worth finds its sway,
Seeking new horizons, reimagined delight we convey.
With twinkling eyes and poetic delight,
We bid you adieu, dear nations, goodnight.
May your ponderings lead to a future so bright,
Where uselessness dances with unyielding light.
In this Penny Paradox, we find our delight,
A poetic ode, to a whimsical sight.
My wife's train and hotel were cancelled and rescheduled the hotel was not able to process her visa or mastercard, she cant pay with mine because she needs to present the card... too often you forget the previous pain and do not imagine there is an alternative to this madness.
I got oneplus to try graphene but its not supported 😒
someone just zapped me 38 sats. Thank you!
to make a webstore. send 38 sats and I will send you a photo of a musical leaf. :)
I took my daughter to kindergarten today, and on the way there was a large group of South Africans singing.
It made me miss home! Germany is so highly regulated there is very little of this spontaneous wild energy; everything needs to be planned a year in advance. It is as if you are not allowed to just sing and be yourself. Regulation is so boring.
Have you tried impervious browser?
I got tired of brave's shitcoin...
Their metal visa cards were kinda cool though.
My name is Adolph! I live in Germany 😃 i play music on leaves
I have26k views but not enough subscribers to monetize. I added my Wos but no one clicks on the more button... lets see what happens. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1SRS0UMwP2c&t=2s&pp=ygUMbGVhZm9waG9uaXN0