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I have not any prior experience with installing custom ROMs, but after trying it out (and getting stuck, and googling and finding answers) I successfully did it. Below is my home screen if anybody is curious:

I use OpenBoard for my keyboard. Unfortunately I am still dependent on Play Store since some of the apps I need can only be found there. Sometimes it feels meaningless committing to this whole thing because I'm not perfectly private; then I think this is better than using a regular iPhone or Android phone.

So far I'm liking it. I am naturally inclined to feel hesitant about using this as my main phone and plugging in a SIM since it's custom, but I'm slowly making the transition.

Feel free to share any beginners advice or your own experience using GOS for the first time. Cheers!

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Yes. The reason I don't use Aurora is because I've heard it's instable sometimes and uses many anonymous Google accounts in order to install apps. I feel safer using my own burner account for that.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago (3 children)

You can also use your own Google account in Aurora store.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Interesting. I'll check this out later.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Definitely do! I also suggest Droid-ify for FOSS apps :)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

There is also Neo Store which can be used as a F-Droid client.