Android

June update released for Google pixel phones!

I'm aware there's wikis and stuff around but is there a community to discuss it yet?

Is GrapheneOS the best, and why?

Hi, which call blocker do you suggest to use? The Yet another call blocker from f-droid doesn't work anymore.

What's Changed

• QoL: Allow debug version installed next to release version by @MV-GH in #501
• Added Italian localization by @andreaippo in #533
• Highlight the current screen in BottomAppBar by @ironveil in #531
• Fix stale user profile data showing momentarily on PersonProfileActivity during fetch operations by @a1studmuffin in #518
• Prevent multiple line entry for the name of an instance on login. by @camporter in #520
• Add Brazilian Portuguese localization by @somehare in #540
• Fix big font size cutting off settings options by @calincara in #534
• Hide downvote button on comments and posts when disabled by @lsim in #502
• Added default community icon where appropriate by @a1studmuffin in #549
• Add a user agent by @camporter in #519
• If login fails, don't leave the current lemmy instance invalid by @camporter in #521
• Fix some issues with the unread counts not being accurate by @camporter in #537
• Fix the missing 'Old' default sort account setting. by @camporter in #517
• Added "Go to (user)" option in more places by @a1studmuffin in #515
• Update AndroidManifest.xml to match instances added in #505 by @shombando in #552
• Add contentDescription to all relevant components by @pipe01 in #470
• Added Swedish localisation by @JasBC in #569
• Fix typos in German strings by @tribut in #564
• #345 respect avatar settings by @igarshep in #554
• Increased NSFW blur by @XanderV2001 in #576
• Localization of user tabs by @kuroi-usagi in #563
• Add communities list to sidebar, fixes #510 by @twizmwazin in #512
• feat/launcher icon by @seamuslowry in #528
• Bash isn't portable, use POSIX sh instead by @7heo in #560
• Implement animated gifs when clicking on an image by @beatgammit in #580
• Add strings.xml for locale ko by @meinside in #586
• Copy paste bugfix for bottom bar highlight by @a1studmuffin in #592
• Swedish localisation revised; strings.xml-file fixed. by @JasBC in #594
• Images updated 2 by @dessalines in #595
• Comment action bar fixes by @a1studmuffin in #593
• Remove unnecessary check by @7heo in #600
• Show default icon for community links in sidebar by @a1studmuffin in #590
• Update Italian Translations by @andscape-dev in #591
• Revamped BottomBar to match MD3 by @ironveil in #567

Looking to install the beta on my P6P, but wondering if it's stable enough for daily use.

I usually run the betas a few months before the official release

Hi all!

I'm taking a look at some phones for ~400€, and these are the two that I like the most, based on availability. I need dual sim that can work at the same time, which is why I'm upgrading from my Huawei Mate 10.

But I'm having a hard time trying to decide between a brand new A54 256GB (410€) or a refurbished S21+ (400€ in "excellent state"). I care about software updates/quality, which is why I've discarded Xiaomi and lesser known brands, and why the 2 additional years of updates from the A54 are appealing. I don't care much about the camera, but the S21+ seems to have a similar battery (which is also very important to me), with a slightly better CPU.

Any tips? Thanks! (also, first post on Lemmy, whoo!)

I've mostly just relied on Google Photos, and I really like its features. However, I have always been deathly afraid of losing access to my Google photos account and losing all of those, so I need a better way to actually back up my photos. Right now all I do is do a Google Takeout every so often, but that's inefficient as hell.

How do you do it? How do you backup or sync your photos with a PC/local server?

• Z Flip 5 should launch on July 27
• Both Google and Samsung apps (select) will be optimized for the cover screen
• Ability to type on a keyboard with the cover screen

Hi everyone,

I'm new to lemmy and its app and I'm having a hard time "subscribing" to another instance or community. I'm registered on the sh.itjust.works instance and can see the main lemmy.ml in the all section but I'd like to begin curating my own list of communities. Am I doing something wrong or misunderstanding something? Any help or clarification is appreciated.

I'm both impressed and disturbed at the disappearance and lack of executable. I know the basics of the 3 way permissions model for Android but am no expert. I am on Graphene. How does this work?

What is everyone's daily driver right now?

I'm currently rocking a pixel 6a but can't shake an itching desire for an s23

Just posting a quick and easy reference

https://brainfucksec.github.io/android-foss-apps-list#android-based-operating-systems

Chipolo was mentioned in the Find My Device presentation during IO 23. Looking into them I found that they're based in Slovenia. That puts them firmly under EU privacy and general regulation. If you're in the market for such a device, this might not be a bad option. I'm currently using Tile but I pre-ordered Chipolo to try.

Are you excited about Nothing's new phone? I am cosidering to buy one but there are couple red flags.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/1168951

Originally posted by /u/androidbetaprogram on Reddit.

Hi Beta users,

Today we’re releasing Android 14 Beta 3 (UPB3.230519.008) which includes our latest fixes and optimizations. We’ve also enabled Android Beta enrollment for the new Pixel 7a!

The following issues are fixed in Beta 3:

• Fixed issues that prevented Wi-Fi calling from being enabled for some devices and carriers. (Issue #277964472)
• Fixed an issue that caused Direct My Call interactions to fail in some cases where they would normally work. (Issue #278252154)
• Fixed system issues that caused unnecessary power consumption in some cases.
• Fixed system stability issues that caused UI jank in some cases.
• Fixed an issue that caused the system Settings app to crash while setting the wallpaper.
• Fixed an issue with the system UI that could cause a GPU hang, leading to "Application Not Responding" (ANR) errors.
• Fixed a system issue that could sometimes cause a device's GPS services to stop working until the device was rebooted.
• Fixed issues with the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) that could prevent devices from being able to make Wi-Fi calls in some cases.
• Fixed an issue where a blank screen displays after selecting the "Message" option for a recent caller in the Google Phone app.
• Fixed an issue where while 3-button navigation was enabled for a device, putting Google Maps into picture-in-picture mode made the picture-in-picture window disappear.
• Fixed an issue where locking and unlocking a device while playing a video in the Google TV app could cause the device to freeze.
• Fixed an issue with Android Auto where some users could be asked to re-pair Bluetooth.
• Fixed issues with Health Connect, including the following issues and other API and system behaviors:
  • An issue where the system back button stopped working while Health Connect integration was in progress.
  • An issue where the Route Permissions screen would sometimes freeze.
  • An issue where Health Connect sometimes couldn't be accessed in system settings.
  • An issue where the data category page of Health Connect was missing some permission types when a filter was applied.

Known Issues:

• An issue with the Credential Manager platform APIs causes instability in apps that use them. A fix is available in the latest preview version of the Android 14 SDK, which developers can install using Android Studio. Developers who previously installed a preview version of the Android 14 SDK should completely uninstall the previous version and then reinstall the SDK to apply the fix.
• An issue with the system UI sometimes causes the screen to flicker when a video is playing or an app is using in picture-in-picture mode.
• In some cases, video continues playing in the background even after closing an app if the video was playing in picture-in-picture mode when it was closed.
• A video that is playing in picture-in-picture mode stops playing abruptly if the back gesture is used within the PiP settings screens.
• A system issue can sometimes cause the Android System Intelligence service to crash.
• When using a device with a work profile, the Google Play Store app in the work profile hangs or crashes when launched.

See top open issues for the latest list of top open issues that have been reported by developers.

How do I get Android 14 Beta 3?

If you’re currently enrolled in the Android Beta Program, you will automatically get offered an over-the-air (OTA) update to Android 14 Beta 3. Eligible devices include Pixel 4a 5G, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a series devices. If your enrolled device is still running Android 13 QPR3 beta and you choose not to update to Android 14 Beta 3, you will continue to receive QPR3 updates as they become available.

If you aren't yet enrolled and would like to join Android Beta, please visit g.co/androidbeta.

You can also get Android 14 Beta on top devices from our partners by visiting android.com/beta.

Tell us what you think

As always, your participation and feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we look forward to hearing about your experience with the latest beta. Please share feedback using the Android Beta Feedback app included in the Beta on Pixel phones and/or by posting to this community.

I've been using Weawow but wondering if there's anything better lately. Preferably free or low cost and without ads.