Am I the only guy here on Stock Android? (lemmy.today)

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I assume virtually everyone in this place is using some third party ROM. Many of you probably rocking Banana ROM off your Alcatel z657 bought at Boost Mobile in 2012.

But is there any simpleton here like myself who is on stock android? You know, the middle age dude who has "Privacy" as a hobby because he can't afford or have time for a real one. 😶‍🌫️

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[-] Starkon@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 days ago

The issue with custom ROMs is the support for devices. I had to buy a new one from eBay to install LineageOS and I didn't regret it. I use now 2 phones, one for privacy (I use it 80%) and the old one for mail and whatsapp (I'm forced to) to contact my family and friends but that's it.

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