If yes, starting from what versions of hardware/software.
If not, why?
Ask HN: Do You Like Your Smartphone?
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Re: Ask HN: Do You Like Your Smartphone?
#2You're better off using surveymonkey or something to gather information like this. Open-ended questions that require lengthy effort to answer aren't popular on HN.
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#3iPhone XR - I see no reason to upgrade as I have found myself slowly using it less and less for anything other than messages, maps, photos, and slack. Every once in a while I will install something and use it for a few minutes, completely forget its on there for a month, then delete it.
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#4I do, I'm using an S10e and it nicely resembles the golden age of mid-sized Android handsets that HTC and LG used to make. I disabled most of the Samsung bloat on day-1 (used that ADB tool written in Rust, works like a charm!) and use things like Syncthing over Google Drive, Florisboard over Gboard, etc. Once it's set up, the thing serves it's role as a handy pager and MP3 player. Seldom use it for anything else.
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#5Android 11 is nice. The permissions removal, autofill apps, ab updates are probably the current most loved features. Plus the nice feature from lineageos for unlocking the phone with an pin, where the numbers are randomly sorted.
If i count of features i am waiting will be: better support for thirdparty appstores, mic and camera toggle/indicator.
Re: Ask HN: Do You Like Your Smartphone?
#6Moto e6. I chose it because it has a replaceable battery, SD card for expandable storage, and fits in my pocket. Hopefully I can use it for a long time.
The only thing I don't like about it is that the power button is below the volume buttons, which is reverse of the way my Moto X was. It was annoying to get used to, and still kind of is.
Re: Ask HN: Do You Like Your Smartphone?
#7Generally, yes. Moto X4 with latest LineageOS (Android 12).
Good: LineageOS support, microSD slot, good enough camera, USBC, headphone jack, been in use for 5 years (still runs and works good enough).
I use it for maybe 30 minutes a day, so I recharge it about twice a week. My only mild dislike is that I wish the screen was maybe half an inch smaller, even though it already fits my pockets.
Re: Ask HN: Do You Like Your Smartphone?
#8Honestly, phones mostly just feel like utility devices to me anymore. I can't say I "like" my phone, but when I don't like one I can definitely tell you!
Re: Ask HN: Do You Like Your Smartphone?
#9I love mine, but I miss old ages when a smartphone was small (5 inch or less) and you can put in your pocket easily
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#10A Samsung S4 Neo, paid 35€, set up with /e/ (an adaptation of LineageOS).
It does what I tell him to do, and I've seen no ads or unwanted notifications since I use it (4 years now)