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Cake day: June 19th, 2023

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  • I am typing this on a Samsung Galaxy Tab with the latest LineageOS. I have flashed 6 or so Android devices by now, have never bricked one. I did have to reinstall the factory firmware on one after discovering that it did *not" support VoLTE, so it was good for everything except being a phone.

    That said, it is quite possible to brick your device. If you are reasonably comfortable with CLI commands (I used Linux for all, no idea if its even possible on Windows), can follow instructions, and observe small anomalies, you should be fine. The problems usually start when one step of the procedure doesn’t quite match what it says…

    Also, you are probably going to forego the Google App Store. There are several FOSS app installers, F-Droid is one.

    Lineage is great. I have had zero stability problems. With the officially supported devices, you get regular updates, the update process is simple and reliable. YMMV with the unofficial build.












  • Background: I haven’t used weed in decades, I have no personal interest in its legal status.

    I can’t think of a single bad thing that has happened. People are more open about smoking, you can smell it in the street sometimes. I live in a tourist destination, there are ads everywhere for dispensaries. I assume getting high is at least part of the attraction for visitors.

    Also, I assume it has had a negative effect on illegal drugs - why bother? - but I wouldn’t know anyway.

    Yes, I supported it at the time, have not changed my view.