Then I won't bother. I'll do it only if the Jolla proves disappointing and I sell it.

All your data will be wiped on install afaik. You can use the built in backup system seedvault to save a lot of stuff, but that cant back up app data for certain apps like banking.

Hmm yeah bummer. I didn't realize. Hopefully I can keep my data and apps and stuff already setup. Cuz I'm really not keen on reinstalling everything - especially since I have a Jolla phone coming in 4 months and I intend to ditch Android altogether.

And what processes have they put in place to prevent another multi month software outage?

You need to reinstall though, no OTA update possible because of signing key changes.

Yes! I knew I should wait before uninstalling it from my phone!

welcome back! 😊

Thanks! Looks like there is no post about it. Maybe I'll try graphine

Here's also a list of other dorks you can use to search on google (some work on other search engines too.

Google with "site:xdaforums.com" added after your search terms should allow you to search just that site (sans quotes).

To get a SIM card, they can give their mailing address—which Merrill says Phreeli will promptly delete after the SIM ships...

This won't cause "I never received it" customer service issues. No, absolutely not! 🙄