I have not any prior experience with installing custom ROMs, but after trying it out (and getting stuck, and googling and finding answers) I successfully did it. Below is my home screen if anybody is curious:

I use OpenBoard for my keyboard. Unfortunately I am still dependent on Play Store since some of the apps I need can only be found there. Sometimes it feels meaningless committing to this whole thing because I’m not perfectly private; then I think this is better than using a regular iPhone or Android phone.

So far I’m liking it. I am naturally inclined to feel hesitant about using this as my main phone and plugging in a SIM since it’s custom, but I’m slowly making the transition.

Feel free to share any beginners advice or your own experience using GOS for the first time. Cheers!

  • T (they/she)@beehaw.org
    9·
    5 months ago

    I’m curious why no one recommending FlorisBoard.

    I’ve been using GraoheneOS as my daily driver for months now. I still have issues with things that need Google Localization (car sharing program in my city for example) and I’ve had a few banking apps complaining when being installed from the Aurora Store.

    I miss having my cards on my phone quite a lot.

    • lseif@sopuli.xyz
      3·
      5 months ago

      +1 for this, but i will mention that suggestions/autocorrect is not stable yet if that matters for people.

      • sparkle@lemm.eeCymraeg
        3·
        5 months ago

        Suggestions/autocorrect will likely come within the next 2 months when 0.5 releases

        It’s also easily customizable and will likely have an in-app layout editor by 0.6

    • The Cuuuuube@beehaw.orgEnglish
      1·
      5 months ago

      I tried Floris board. Its particular rough patches are deal breakers for me, but I’m sure my keyboard of choice has rough patches that would be deal breakers for potential Floris board users. I hope some people see your comment and give it a try. It seems like a promising project