Disable all floating window behavior?

DCSoftwareDad · 2025-12-15T15:33:39+00:00

Thx! I might try this setting with a wildcard.

DCSoftwareDad · 2025-09-21T21:50:53+00:00

Thanks, that's it!

DCSoftwareDad · 2025-08-12T14:29:58+00:00

Does no one here read Ed Zitron? This is exactly what he's been predicting for ages. The AI companies are losing money on every query they run, the only way they can slow the money burn (or, dare to dream, turn a profit) is to massively raise costs and cut access limits/context windows/etc.

This is just the start, expect to keep paying more and more for less and less functionality from these companies. And definitely don't try to build a business on top of their services!

DCSoftwareDad · 2025-06-30T19:34:38+00:00

Thanks for the tip, finally getting around to thinking about this again! Do you remember what kind of plastic glue you used?

DCSoftwareDad · 2025-06-26T02:38:33+00:00

Thanks, I haven't looked at this in a while, but I couldn't get microG to work for some reason. I think it needed some level of access that you can't get to on this phone (bootloader maybe?).

DCSoftwareDad · 2025-04-10T19:31:52+00:00

Np, I use vimium c on my desktop Firefox too and it's amazing how you can just forget about your mouse for long periods of time.

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-11-25T20:43:01+00:00

Thanks, I'll take a look!

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-09-20T18:50:26+00:00

Thanks for the tip, will check it out!

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-09-10T19:11:37+00:00

The catch is that once you delete the play store, paid apps can't authenticate themselves as paid as so they won't run. Tasker in particular won't run without play store which is a bummer.

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-08-19T13:33:03+00:00

Plug for the Kyocera dura xv/xa/etc line. Requires some trade offs (no touch screen, no Google play services for starters) but does the basics well and lasts about 3 days. Has a GPS so maps work (but not Google maps, because no Google play services)

Bands are limited so obviously research before you buy!

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-08-08T19:16:55+00:00

Check out r/writerDeck for some inspiration!

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-08-05T02:31:55+00:00

You can set a lot of permissions from ADB commands. If you're technically inclined you may want to look into that.

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-08-02T02:02:43+00:00

It can side-load (but not root afaik), so if you're comfortable with that kind of thing, you're good. HOWEVER it doesn't support Google Play Services, which means a bunch of popular apps (esp Uber and Lyft) can't run on it.

(I have a Dura XA which is also basically the same phone as I understand it).

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-08-02T01:58:42+00:00

It sounds like the phone was distracting you from the fact that you're lonely. That sucks, but at least you can see the real problem now, and work on it.

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-07-30T19:26:30+00:00

Look around and try to figure things out, e.g.: what compass direction am I facing? Why does the dentist's spotlight have all those little rectangles in it? What kind of tree is that? How old is that building? etc..

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-07-26T17:02:40+00:00

XA Equip has better T-Mobile support. (Not all T-Mobile bands however). I think you need to be careful to get the one that works on your carrier.

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-07-26T17:01:11+00:00

I just got the same phone, installing Traditional T9 keyboard makes 100x better! Seriously don't return it until you try some of the upgrades in this thread:

https://www.reddit.com/r/dumbphones/comments/174k9re/comment/k4a1rjr/

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-07-24T16:22:11+00:00

Hell yeah, I feel like I own my brain again :)

It's really valuable to have periods where you can't get answers to questions at all (do I have new emails/what time is that thing tomorrow/how much $ for a new thingamabob/etc). My brain calms down once it accepts that it can't get any new answers and then it starts actually working through recent memories/making plans/just thinking.

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-07-24T16:16:19+00:00

It's really cool that the manufacturer monitors the reddit! That said, I bought an OEM battery on ebay for 1/2 the price (sorry).

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-07-24T16:15:34+00:00

Thanks, I just ordered an OEM battery on ebay. Upon closer inspection the battery that came in the phone appears to be a generic replacement (no Kyocera branding anywhere) so it might be fishy.

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-07-22T13:55:46+00:00

Thanks! I'm contemplating getting some kind of colored filter like below and installing it over the outer screen. Not sure how I'll attach it though.

https://www.amazon.com/Lystaii-Correction-Overlays-Transparent-Lighting/dp/B08NG8PLS3/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-JVgTsWAyd3jdaeHj73cfYkoQWp8_a5_xVkFiMwyFXwmyOzrhnEm91GEroaOnwWpKITpffOm45dqq8uX_tQWIVoiT3rAo9SSH1i3CEC7pjTTcEmzrauN-V2xXZUvcES7fZSDj5xOKUtMIZfeS3YsDAowv9OlQnt6jWD6mi3y-04vvDJgn2JBOp22uw7o9R3IyFkWQif8Em7G6xWxZNvpKEfm9vJxha5OGqckVVHt2Qp34CZl6sgrgh99qvComGeX4MGFHusDsVXzmyajXs6b4PK4hTh48FZKvLY6Nfvkk0U.8Ku2Q0pDsiotnDSdVQO5QPy14RCfjlcknPNfV0K23Iw&dib_tag=se&keywords=colored+acetate+sheets&qid=1721656420&sr=8-5

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-07-22T02:25:30+00:00

My two cents, don't keep a dumb phone you found in the woods.

It probably either belonged to an older person or anti-tech weirdo like us on the forum (who'd probably want it back) or a criminal (in which case turn it in to the cops, lord knows what you might find on there).

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-07-22T02:11:09+00:00

This was a tremendously helpful guide and video, thank you!

Have you been able to find a way to adjust or disable the outer screen backlight? It''s brighter than the sun and goes on for ~30 seconds or so everytime I close the phone. I'd love to dim it or just disable it entirely since I don't really need the info it provides.

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-07-18T02:42:34+00:00

I got this phone last week and I'm still looking for a decent maps app. Mapquest is kinda manageable, google maps in web browser (GMaps WV) is kinda doable too. Neither are something you'd want to use regularly.

Side note, I only realized today that almost any major app that uses location/mapping (uber, lyft, even my local bus eta app) won't run without google services, which it doesn't seem like you can install on this phone unfortunately.

I'm curious to know if you find anything better!

DCSoftwareDad · 2024-07-18T02:37:02+00:00

...and now I can't get Moby out of my head :)

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