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the title says it all ๐Ÿ˜€

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[โ€“] junderwood 11 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Which qualities would you like to improve?

I use a regular Pixel 6 pro, but there are a few things I keep around to improve the q.o.l. for using android itself.

  • Nova launcher to simplify things a bit and give me more search engine options

  • Firefox as my default browser with ad blocking add-ons to maintain some sanity

  • Solid Explorer to do file system stuff

Built in stuff:

  • Bedtime mode is a nice reminder to stop and go to bed

  • Focus mode is nice to stop casual social app usage according to a schedule

  • Flip to Shhh is great for... shushing. When flipped.

  • Do Not Disturb is my default mode. Only to be turned off when I'm actively awaiting interaction.

  • Notifications turned off for almost everything, always.

[โ€“] [email protected] 22 points 1 year ago (3 children)
[โ€“] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

Didn't Solid get sketchy too? I remember feeling obligated to migrate to Material Files.

[โ€“] junderwood 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Since you already have a pixel you should seriously look at grapheneOS.

[โ€“] FoolHen 3 points 1 year ago

You can remove internet access so you don't give your data.

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Nova Launcher and Solid Explorer are both closed source

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Are you me? That's such a similar setup.