Constantly, to the point where I'm considering what concessions I would have to make to start using a linux phone. I've also considered the possibility of reverting to not having a phone anymore and supplementing my communication needs through other means.

yes, but my phone isnt supported. I'm looking a lot at mobile linux but thats still a ways off.

I'm carrier locked until my phone is paid off, so I can't do anything until after that. I'm probably going to go with Graphene since I have a Pixel. Admittedly, my reason for switching is less to do with privacy (though I would like to have more than stock offers) and more to do with Google's upcoming restrictions on installing apps from non-registered developers. If I wanted a corporation telling me what I can do with my phone then I'd just go back to iOS.

I switched to iOS a few years ago after my OG pixel finally died and work was offering me a new iPhone for free. At this point I don't really want to go through the hassle of migrating again. I have been keeping an eye on the whole Linux phone thing though because it's really interesting. Without tap to pay or any sort of android auto/car play support I don't think I'll be fully switching anyway though.

EDIT: I re-read the post and realized OP was talking about android ROMs. As an iOS user I don't really have a place in this conversation but I'll leave my original post up anyway.

Im on android since 2.x. Awesome android experience since I discovered Cyanogenmod for my xperia mini pro a long time ago, and as continuation Lineageos. Since I have not used stock rom. I would never buy apple even if google would make it impossible for lineage os to keep up development. I would buy linux phone 100% if it matures.

Yes, as soon as Calyx starts back up. Or de-googled Lineage. Haven't decided yet.

My old phone is 5+ years old at this point and the battery's going spicy pillow on me... Considering replacing it with one of Murena's offerings (which ship with /e/OS) but I'm still on the fence.

I would if I could. I only found out Verizon has some bullshit lock on my phone that prevents me from at least trying GrapheneOS. Likely the last time I buy from them and I'll bring my own device next time.

If anyone knows a way around the Verizon lock let me know.

Moved from Android on a Samsung S24 to /e/OS on a fairphone 6 and will probably move to Lineage if and when there's a build for this phone. It's been fairly frictionless but I was already pretty degoogled by now so the only big change was losing contactless and I just keep my card in my phone case now instead for the same effect. Even though One UI on the Galaxy has its problems, I think it's a better UI than the stock Android UI which /e/ uses. Apart from that, I'm pretty happy with it so far, even if it isn't the gold standard that Graphene is. I can't see myself ever moving to iOS though, I would probably prefer a basic flip phone.

Yes. I have some old phones that I play with when I have time. I find that /e/ is pretty good, but I'm a little bit iffy on the company atm. So now I'm trying to build postmarketOS for my Galaxy S9, which is a fun and frustrating journey.

I do want to try Graphene, but I don't have a Pixel and really don't want to buy more phones when I have multiple that works.

Also I need certain apps for work so I can't completely rid myself of Google and Microsoft. At times I have had two phones in active use, but I find myself defaulting to work phone since I'm required to have it on me for most of the day anyway.

iOS is like wearing a straightjacket (I say this with using iOS daily, and having used Macs since 1985).

Linux isn't ready for daily driver.

So, no

I'd love to at some point but, last I heard, it breaks the felica and wallet integration which I need to do japanese government stuff (and use the train and such)

I'd love to! I can't find one that supports my Samsung Galaxy Note 20.

I've been thinking about this for a while. I have Pixel 7, so GrapheneOS is an easy choice. But I have a few paid subscription apps via Play Store, and I don't want to get rid of them... Maybe I could ditch some, but not all.

yep

Not yet. My Motorola g84 behaves well enough and there's probably no alternative rom that will run on it anyway.

The other real option is iPhone and I'm not spending that kind of money on shit I don't need, so no.

there are only two viable ecosystems:

• android based
• stock iOS
• niche Linux phones not ready for daily use

The post is basically asking if people will move to apple, and I don't want to give up side loading, newpipe, and my open source freedom.

Had been Android user for more than a decade. Switched to iPhone last year.

I've been slowly trying to de-google my Pixel 6 pro. Thinking about Graphene.

I use Google Photos to share kid pictures with the grandparents but I've been trying to migrate to Ente. Google checkout makes it a pain to export your pictures in bulk and load them into something else. I think I found a Python script that did the last batch but I forget the specifics.

My wife and I track each other on Maps but that's not a deal breaker, just nice to see when the other is in transit to time dinner and things.

After that it's just some banking apps, bitwarden, 2fa, etc which should work fine.

It just feels like a big leap.

I've been wanting to do this for ages! I'm rocking a Pixel 8 Pro so I'm considering GrapheneOS, but lack of time keeps holding me back. Also not sure what to do about Google Wallet. I know Curve Pay exists as somewhat of a replacement, but I haven't done enough research on whether I want to trust yet another company with my card purchase data. Was thinking maybe just go back to using physical cards? Even though it's less secure. I also recently added some store loyalty cards to Google Wallet. I do wonder what else I'd be giving up? But yeah it's mostly the time investment to install it and learn it.

My motorola broke recently. Was stuck to an older Android, got security patches very seldomly and no Lineage rom existed anyway.

Had a small Redmi 7A lying around. Installed Lineage and that little thing is running Android 15 now and everything works and feels sufficiently snappy. Antenna podcasts, Drastic DS Emulator (which recently was taken off the store), Nextcloud integration, Aegis Authenticator, Vivaldi, Boost, KDE Connect, DuoLingo, Signal, Mastodon, Organic Maps all run without any hassle. Camera and telephony works perfectly. Will continue using it for a while as I kinda like the form factor and I don't need NFC or other fancy features. A stellar job by LineageOS devs for taking care of such dated hardware. If they accept donations I sure will spare a few eurodollars soon.

It sounds cool

I keep hearing mixed messages if it works yet or not.

I'm also hearing that you can't do it on most phones?

No. I have better things to do with my time and need a reliable device at all times.