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submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by NotSoSuperDude@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I started using Lemmy around the time of the Reddit exodus. I would like to keep connected to these communities but don't know if that's possible with the upcoming changes with Android.

Currently I'm using the Jeroba app on a Samsung phone. I would love to ditch Android and get a custom rom but don't know if it's worth all the problems of my banking/work apps not working.

When logging on recently I received a message saying that my app will stop working eventually as the developers are not agreeing with the changes. Is there another app that I can use? Should I just access lemmy using an old phone?

Thank you for the help!

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[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 weeks ago

Install from fdroid store instead of play store

[–] Blackfeathr@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago

I'm in the same boat wrt wanting a degoogled phone but worried about my apps for banking and etc not working, as well as Google consistently kneecapping anything that doesn't pass their vibe check.

I've been using the Voyager app, it works pretty well. The UI is remniscent of Apollo.

[–] iByteABit@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Are you referring to the keepandroidopen.org warning? Afaik Jerboa is not going anywhere, it's just raising awareness for Google's decision.

[–] NotSoSuperDude@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

When I start Jeroba now I receive a message.

"Google has announced that, starting in 2026/2027, all apps on certified Android devices will require the developer to submit personal identity details directly to Google. Since the developers of this app do not agree to this requirement, this app will no longer work on certified Android devices after that time."

[–] iByteABit@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

I believe you will still be able to install it outside of the Play Store, from F-Droid or Obtainium for example. You can make a post asking on c/jerboa

[–] Bonesince1997@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

I'm in the same boat. I keep putting off a solution...

[–] TiredTiger@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 weeks ago

I want to get the Motorola GrapheneOS phone, but it's rumored to be coming out next year. If I can't get GOS before they stop being supported, I'll limp along with the web browser until I do.

[–] Cherry@piefed.social 3 points 2 weeks ago

Browser?

[–] cactus_head@programming.dev 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Using Voyager here and had no issue, its on the app store.

[–] MasterBlaster@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 weeks ago

I'm only relatively tech savvy but installing GrapheneOS only took me an afternoon and I was able to retain all of my banking, work and map features.

No idea if that will help you make a call but I think this move has for sure shown a need to degoogle.