Hi everyone,

With all of the rising subscription prices, I am hoping to get some advice on the best Android device that will allow me to use the greatest number of streaming app (e.g, NewPipe, Stremio, Spotify apk, etc)

My nice-to-haves would be a device with a large screen (6.7 inches+), ease of installing apps, and durability. I used to have Samsung phones before which would be super laggy within 3 years of purchase, which I do not get with my current iPhone.

I am considering OnePlus and Pixels but am open to any suggestions!

  • ReversalHatchery@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Unlockable bootloader is not nearly enough. You have to make sure that the Android ROM you want to use still supports it, and if possible also that it will keep supporting it for a few more years.

    • Square Singer@feddit.deEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      For longevity reasons, yes. But what do you need a custom ROM for piracy? Root helps with piracy, since it allows you to e.g. modify the /data/data contents of an app.

      But what good would a custom ROM do for piracy specifically?

      And if they just want streaming (as it seems in the OP), literally any android phone is good enough, not even root needed. I don’t know of a single android phone that doesn’t allow sideloading.