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> we replace with a software layout called microG that can still receive push notifications and have geolocation data for apps (using Mozilla geolocation servic
by _bxg1 7y ago
> we replace with a software layout called microG that can still receive push notifications and have geolocation data for apps (using Mozilla geolocation service)
It's good that they set up microG for you; that's one of the hurdles with using Lineage this way.
I'm very curious about their Maps app. That was one of the very biggest problems when I tried to use Google-free Android a couple years ago. The open-source options at the time were bad. If they've made a decent alternative, that would truly be a game-changer.
One other random thought: the name "/e/" is terrible. Hard to search for, hard to meaningfully verbalize, hard to interpret.
- pergadad 7y agoSome osm apps have good navigation, but they don't have the same data, e.g. on traffic. 'Here' isn't bad. And in doubt there's always Google maps by browser.
- _bxg1 7y agoOSMAnd was what I used, and it was horrendous. The actual data was okay (I didn't expect it to be on-par), but the user experience was just really bad. Barely usable. Haven't heard of "Here". I did end up using Google Maps in the browser sometimes, although it felt like a compromise (and obviously didn't have a stellar user-experience itself).
- lucideer 7y ago> the name "/e/" is terrible. Hard to search for, hard to meaningfully verbalize, hard to interpret. I think I read somewhere that this is a deliberately-obscure temporary codename pre-proper-branding, during initial unstable development. That said, they've used it a lot in their branding, so I'm not sure...
- lucideer 7y agoUpdate: From their FAQ page[0]: > Why this weird, inconvenient /e/ name? > ... > It’s the current project codename, we will probably introduce a new and more convenient name for our mobile ROM in few months. https://e.foundation/get-support/#faq https://e.foundation/get-support/#faq