New motos are just too big for my baby hands so I got myself an s23 for a steal, but I’m finding that I miss some of the functionality that I used to have, and that some features are just annoying on this phone.

What kind of qol apps do you galaxy-havers use? Specifically are there any that let me use more than just double tap and long press on the power button for quick actions?

Note: I don’t know if I can jailbreak it and keep my carrier. I use Google fi so it seems like breaking it would break everything? But I have no idea :3

    • simon574@feddit.de
      7·
      1 year ago

      Except if you need banking apps etc which will refuse working when they detect a customized OS.

        • worfamerryman@beehaw.orgEnglish
          1·
          1 year ago

          Thanks for this link. All my US banks are on there. Although it’s not really a bank, but PayPal is not listed. Does anyone have experience with this or with banks in the Philippines?

          • Ilandar@aussie.zone
            1·
            1 year ago

            The PayPal app definitely works with microG. I can’t confirm whether it works with a completely deGoogled version of Android, but it has been reported as working by multiple users through Techlore’s Plexus project.

            EDIT: Just checked PayPal on a completely deGoogled device and it works.

            • worfamerryman@beehaw.orgEnglish
              1·
              1 year ago

              Thanks for the heads up🙏🙏

              I’m really interested in android, but all the google services are kind of a turn off. I only really use YouTube, but not even the official way.

              • Ilandar@aussie.zone
                1·
                1 year ago

                What kind of phone do you have? If you are interested in privacy and haven’t used one of these alternative Android-based operating systems a try yet, I definitely recommend it if you have a compatible device. You lose very little in terms of app support and functionality while making significant gains in privacy, speed and battery life.

                • worfamerryman@beehaw.orgEnglish
                  1·
                  1 year ago

                  So, I’ve been using an Oppo f7 as I live between two counties and need apps that are exclusive to one country or another.

                  It’s dumb, but that’s how it is.

                  Anyway, the oppo f7 is kind of dated and the touch screen is hyper sensitive. I’m only really watching Disney plus on it or occasionally using it for Lemmy or mastodon.

                  I was thinking about getting a google pixel used for this purpose and putting GrapheneOS on there. I don’t want to spend a lot though. So, how far back would you go? Is a 4a going to be too old and run down?

      • Ilandar@aussie.zone
        3·
        1 year ago

        Not always accurate. Depends on the institution (my credit union’s app has worked flawlessly for years).

    • gelberhut@lemdro.idEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      I would not recommend this. Many Samsung apps are very good - camera, gallery (especially it’s editor), many people like notes (I don’t), Bixby routines.

  • medicake@beehaw.org
    4·
    1 year ago

    Not exactly an App but I really enjoy the functionality that Samsung Dex brings.

    It allows you to plug your phone into a desktop, monitor or lapdock (screen, keyboard/trackpad + battery) and give you a desktop like experience for when you need it. Plus each time you upgrade your phone you also get an upgrade to your laptop/desktop.

    It does indeed have a bit of jank to it, but the functionality you gain is well worth it at least for me.