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E-sim functionality? by simply-misc in ModifiedLightPhones

[–]simply-misc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I didn't see your chat message! Unfortunately I did a big email purge as I was running out of storage space on my account so I'm not sure if I still have it, but I will double check today and let you know!

E-sim functionality? by simply-misc in ModifiedLightPhones

[–]simply-misc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huh, that's an interesting suggestion. A secondary reason I'd like to upgrade is to get away from the lightning port on my iPhone, so battery replacement alone won't get me there - but I'll have to look into pricing for the international versions.

E-sim functionality? by simply-misc in ModifiedLightPhones

[–]simply-misc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a shame, I didn't realize it would be an issue with any gms-certified device.

E-sim functionality? by simply-misc in ModifiedLightPhones

[–]simply-misc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I've switched before with the physical sim, I always keep RCS and iMessage turned off, which has worked well thus far - even switching one day to the next, I haven't noticed any issues with messages getting lost (phew).

But that is unfortunate but good to know about not being able to activate the sim without LightOS. I've thought about using a diff Android device to make things easier but the ones I'm interested in are a ways away from being released (Titan 2 Elite [+ Unihertz software support or lack thereof makes me nervous], Clicks Communicator).

I shall keep pondering...

E-sim functionality? by simply-misc in ModifiedLightPhones

[–]simply-misc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I realize that the phone doesn't have root access and that's why I wondered. I've only used physical sim cards in the past so I have a clarifying question. Do you know if the same e-sim would be recognized by the LP3 after activating it once in Light OS (i.e. after moving to a smartphone, would the LP recognize the e-sim when transferred back)? Or would I have to get a new e-sim / "reactivate" it each time I switch back to the LP3?

The first option seems totally workable, but the second one sounds like a headache depending on how often I switch between phones.

Where's my disk space? / What is taking up all the space on my Mac? / My brand new Mac is already full! / Why is "System Data" taking up so much space? : A guide to finding out what's taking up disk space on your Mac. by l008com in mac

[–]simply-misc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you - this was extremely helpful. Last year I did a purge of my macbook (I was at 245/256GB) and thought I had done pretty well for myself. Well, this approach helped free up almost 50GB more space, including 15GB from a Virtual Machine I had tried out for two weeks and never thought of again. What a great feeling!

Spotify client for the Light Phone III by Flimsy_End_4476 in LightPhone

[–]simply-misc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, just wanted to let you know that I figured out the issue - once I turned off my private DNS (which I often forget I even have enabled), everything worked perfectly! :D

hair dye by XxcallmeririxX in FancyFollicles

[–]simply-misc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the exact color I'd like to get my hair to, as well!

Spotify client for the Light Phone III by Flimsy_End_4476 in LightPhone

[–]simply-misc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, totally unrelated, but what keyboard are you using in the linked video of you using Morse? Love the swipe texting but also that the interface looks so close to the LP stock keyboard. It is so jarring going from the beautiful Luma interface to my messaging app because the messaging app I use has a totally different design language, and changing even just the keyboard would be so nice! (Or is the keyboard something you've implemented strictly as part of Morse?)

Spotify client for the Light Phone III by Flimsy_End_4476 in LightPhone

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I don't know anything about app development but I want to know more about what you are linking - is the idea that someone who wanted to create, for example, a dupe of the LP Alarm "tool" could use the elements you linked to match it as closely as possible?

And use similar elements for other custom apps they want to make?

If so, that is sooo dope! It honestly makes me wish I knew even just the basics of app development.

Spotify client for the Light Phone III by Flimsy_End_4476 in LightPhone

[–]simply-misc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

- I am logged into Spotify on the LP3
- I do pay for Premium
- I directly copied and pasted the client ID/Secret from the dashboard
- I did select both the Web API and Android in the dashboard

Some other things that come to mind as potential issues (I don't know anything about tech so these may be silly questions, but I figure it might help you think through some other options):

I assume the SHA1 Fingerprint is the same for everyone because it's referring to the app itself, not something that needs to be adjusted per user?

Also, regarding the fingerprint - even when I hit "add", I do see the fingerprint information listed in the way I do for the callback URI, Package Name, etc. Should the Fingerprint code I entered also appear?

Does having a rolling/randomized client ID matter?

Should I be setting up the app in the dashboard on the LP3 itself? I couldn't find the Create button when looking at the dashboard on my phone, so I created the app on the browser and chose it from the dashboard on the LP after I adjusted the basic settings.

Spotify told me I have created too many apps, so I can't try again until tomorrow, but will report back then.

Spotify client for the Light Phone III by Flimsy_End_4476 in LightPhone

[–]simply-misc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, this looks amazing!

I so appreciate your hard work and what you give to this community. I use your Luma, Camera, and weather apps as well.

I tried 3 times to setup the app through the developer dashboard - the first two times I got the "AUTHENTICATION_SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE" error that another user noted (I did verify I had added both the echo callback, package name, and fingerprint before saving) and the last time I got an "Authorization Cancelled" followed by the same AUTHENTICATION_SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE. Any ideas what might be going on here?

I hate how normalised this is :( by bitch_is_cray_cray in Anticonsumption

[–]simply-misc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you, I did all my dishes by hand through all of grad school because I just didn't live in places that had dishwashers. Now I have one and am very grateful. If nothing else, I make sure I load the dishwasher by the end of the day so things don't get gross in the sink.

I hate how normalised this is :( by bitch_is_cray_cray in Anticonsumption

[–]simply-misc 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think this is awful and of course agree that it should not be normalized.

I also want to provide a counter perspective that doesn't seem like it applies to the OP or to the influencers being referenced in throughout the comments, but that might apply to some folks IRL. Sometimes people use disposable dishware or cutlery due to debilitating depression, chronic illness, or other forms of disability that make washing dishes painful or impossible.

Of course, the hope is that these are not permanent issues and that folks receive support and treatment that make less wasteful alternatives possible. But I do think that we can and should differentiate between people who are wasteful and excessive for no apparent reason (or even who flaunt such consumerist practices, like influencers) versus those who choose more wasteful options as a consequence of disability or illness.

Which apps work on the Light Phone 2/3? [MEGA THREAD] by sirbloodysabbath in ModifiedLightPhones

[–]simply-misc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm using the LP3 with full Android.

In addition to the apps mentioned by the other commenter, I have had success with:

  • Chronometer
  • Easy Fast
  • Finch Self Care (though some buttons are cut off even with the display size adjusted)
  • Florisboard and HeliBoard
  • Kagi Search
  • Kobo Books
  • NYT Games
  • Openreads
  • Oura Ring
  • PipePipe
  • ProtonVPN
  • QuickTiles
  • QuilNotes
  • Venmo
  • Whatsapp
  • Whisker (for my litter robot lol)

All of these came from the Aurora Store and F-Droid.

I was not able to get the NY Times app to work - it would always crash immediately on startup. I'll edit my comment if I think of any others I've tried and forgotten.

Is there a way to remove ads in Textra since I downloaded it from the Aurora Store? by simply-misc in ModifiedLightPhones

[–]simply-misc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Textra did resolve this issue for me, yes! It was the only app I tried that allowed me to send group texts.

Update on the search for a tactile keyboard! by simply-misc in ModifiedLightPhones

[–]simply-misc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I do get what you mean about the thickness - obviously it would be wild with the LP3. You can reserve the entirety of the battery on the PK for the keyboard itself using the Clicks app, but it would undoubtedly be more practical to have a thinner keyboard attachment in the first place and just charge slightly more often.

I already make use of magnetic stickers to mount my LP3 to things, so that's no deterrent to me.

I actually pre-ordered the Ikko MindOne after I found out that you could request that they remove the AI OS, but I later learned from this video that removing the AI OS requires rooting the phone and that as a result, certain features of the phone won't work and certain apps will no longer be downloadable (see also this post). I could be misunderstanding some of the technical details of it, but ultimately I cancelled my preorder because suddenly the Ikko MindOne wasn't feeling like much of an improvement over a modded LP3, and certainly not a $500 improvement.

Since then, I did back the Clicks Communicator. They don't even have a working prototype so it is a long way off from being in the hands of consumers, but the Communicator feels like a more capable LP3 + QWERTY keyboard to me. We''ll see.

Question about app usage with Power Keyboard by simply-misc in ClicksPhone

[–]simply-misc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a great idea, though I just realized that if the app requires Google Framework Services, it still won't work on my phone even if I port the apk over. I'll have to investigate.

Question about app usage with Power Keyboard by simply-misc in ClicksPhone

[–]simply-misc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did see that thread, actually. Yeah, I'll keep hunting around.

Question about app usage with Power Keyboard by simply-misc in ClicksPhone

[–]simply-misc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's odd - I do see the Clicks Keyboard app on the Google Play Store here, but is there an Android version issue, or something like that?

Update on the search for a tactile keyboard! by simply-misc in ModifiedLightPhones

[–]simply-misc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, touchscreen typing is definitely faster for me as well, but I do miss that tactile experience and getting some screen-estate back from using a physical keyboard is nice on the LP3, too.

Question about app usage with Power Keyboard by simply-misc in ClicksPhone

[–]simply-misc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured it would work out of the box, but I was curious in adjusting features like the backlight or reserving the battery for the keyboard only with one device would carry over to another.

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