I was considering getting a LG G5. Some models support an older version of LineageOS and I love the replaceable battery.

What do you recommend?

  • t_378@lemmy.one
    7·
    4 months ago

    I know this wasn’t directed at me, but I use a Pixel + GOS

    Pro: I keep my bootloader locked and just hit a button for updates.

    On LOS, you could go through some kind of relocking process each time, but updates are pretty darn frequent. As a result I ran around with an unlocked phone… Which is honestly stupid.

    Con: It’s really not a cheap route. New features on GOS like android auto require you to have a fairly newer pixel. They do drop out support as time goes along too. If you get a pixel 7 or 8 now you can expect something like 7 years support. What I’m saying is, if you get some Pixel 5 today, you aren’t getting all the updates…

    Also android auto disconnects somewhat frequently while I drive. I can’t blame GOS entirely, android auto is a weird app, and aspects of it are head unit dependent… But my LOS experience was flawless.

    • TheSun@slrpnk.net
      4·
      4 months ago

      I feel like the pixel 8 is in a good sweet spot right now for remaining update support, price, features, etc.

      I’m sure it varies by country but I got two upgrades from my carrier during blackfriday deals and my total monetary commitment per 256GB pixel 8 works out to $240 CAD over 2 years while lowering my monthly plan fee and increasing my data cap compared to before on my BYOD plan.

      Extremely cheap for what I would argue is an ideally sized (maybe a bit big) flagship phone.

      1000% worth it to get grapheneos. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, its LIBERATING to feel in control of your own device again.

      Edit: regarding your AA disconnects, my s10 on Samsung’s stock android had disconnects too over the course of several years and many updates;, AA just kinda sucks tbh.

      • EngineerGaming@feddit.nl
        2·
        4 months ago

        I got a 7a and the $300 price is already hard to swallow. Pixel 8 is still fairly new and VERY expensive, I don’t see how this can be a good deal.