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My main complaint is actually with mobile. Phones already have limited screen space. I don't need Google's trash padding taking 20% or more of that away from me
by LorenDB 3y ago
My main complaint is actually with mobile. Phones already have limited screen space. I don't need Google's trash padding taking 20% or more of that away from me.
In terms of UI, Android 11 was the last good Android. Anything with Material looks awful. In fact, I will likely switch to Linux or Sailfish OS if possible when I have to replace my Android 11 phone.
- Macha 3y agoI think based on timing your objection is with Material You / Material Design 3 specifically, which replaced Material Design 2 starting in Android 12. Android 11 was already using Material Design (2) (the card theme) which replaced the previous theme, Holo in Android 5. Holo was the cyberpunk-y black with blue highlights interface, though honestly Kitkat (4.4) had already started that trend that led to Material, removing colors from Holo. I'm also not a fan of Material You to be honest, the "colors from your background" gimmick just results in all the colours being muddy boring desaturated ones, and the general low contrast + rounded look just doesn't work for me.
- LorenDB 3y agoOK, you are correct, Material You is the main complaint here. Basic Material isn't that bad, but Material You ruined everything.