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!

  • OhVenus_Baby
    61·
    5 months ago

    Openboard updated for me recently. When did they stop maintaining it?

      • OhVenus_Baby
        41·
        5 months ago

        version 1.4.5

        org.dslul.openboard.inputmethod.latin versionCode 19

        targetSdk 31 minSdk 19

        Installed: May 8, 2024; 3:17 PM Updated: May 8, 2024; 3:17 PM

        Is this an AHH SHIT moment or I’m good? Lol

        • washbasin@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          9·
          5 months ago

          1.4.5 is the latest—and last—OpenBoard version, released 8/8/22 per app on F-Droid.

          Did you fresh install it? Your log makes it look like you just installed it.

          • OhVenus_Baby
            31·
            5 months ago

            Yes I forgot I did. My phone bugged out one day about it. I don’t know why. Whats a good FLOSS alternative?

        • The Cuuuuube@beehaw.orgEnglish
          4·
          5 months ago

          So I don’t want to tell you to panic but I can’t find anything about “dslul” or their version of openboard. The questions I have are as follows:

          1. How did you acquire this apk? (F-Droid, play store, obtainium, regular download?)
          2. Do you have hypatia installed? If not, can you install it and run a device scan to see if there’s any known malicious blobs on your device?
          3. Please take a look at heliboard. I know its weird to tell people they’re safer going with the most popular options, but legitimately we’re a pack animal. We do better when we look out for each other and this may be a case where it’s best to go to the version of this project that has the most eyes on it
          • OhVenus_Baby
            2·
            5 months ago

            I use heliboard now downloaded today and deleted open board. I acquired openboard from Fdroid. Both times. I’ve never heard of hapatia. I will check it out momentarily.

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

              Interesting! I assume then that dslul was the original developer. Weird I wasn’t able to turn up anything at all… Well… Not that weird given that internet search is broken