Everyone has their preferences, I would love to hear why you guys prefer using Android!

  • jacktherippah@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    2 years ago

    In no particular order

    • File management works like a charm
    • USB-C and fast charging
    • Customizations
    • Custom ROMs
    • Privacy (getting a Pixel soon for GrapheneOS)
    • Easier to repair
    • More efficient (takes less steps to do stuff)
    • Looks better
    • Sideloading
    • More choices for phones
    • Purrington@beehaw.orgEnglish
      1·
      2 years ago

      Sideloading is the big one. I was considering an iPad before getting Xiaomi tablet (even though it costs roughly the same), but sideloading is game changer.

      • YouTube Vanced
      • Emulators
      • Stremio and torrents
    • MinnieMint@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      2 years ago

      Along the lines of sideloading: proper adblock

      I was reminded ads exist after I bought an iPad for school (sadly the notetaking experience is truly unrivaled). Adblock only works on Safari and whether it’ll work properly is another roll of the dice.

  • balance_sheet@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    2 years ago

    Number of reasons

    • F-droid(Basically not having to go through proprietary app store) and apps only on them
    • Multitasking is leaps and bounds better(windowed mode, split screen…)
    • Fingerprint
    • SD card
    • Connect phone on Win11 (I know it’s microsoft but it works great and I don’t ever plan to use Mac
    • Customization, which is basically non-existent in iOS
    • Samsung Dex. It’s a bit more than a gimmik to me.
    • File management. Iphone is a freaking joke

    There are some things that iPhone is just better but all those things are things that I can live without.

  • hyazinthe@feddit.deEnglish
    2·
    2 years ago

    Freedom. I feel so restricted on iOS. I want to do this, and this, and that there too!

  • salimundo@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    2 years ago

    This is probably specific to the Pixel phones, not sure how much if any is relevant to other manufacturers.

    1. Call screening and spam filtering is amazing. Having the phone automatically screen unknown callers means I haven’t had to deal with a spam caller in years. And valid callers don’t seem to have any problems understanding whats happening anymore. I used to get several who confused it for a voice mail when it first came out, but now it seems they understand how to leave a screening message and wait for me to pick up.

    2. The phone tree and hold for me when calling businesses. Being able to read the options and click the text makes it so much easier to get through the options without having to really pay attention, then having it hold for me until a person answers lets me do other things instead of having to keep listening.

    3. Song identification on the lock screen. Whether I’m out at a bar or restaurant or at home watching a TV show and a song I like but don’t know starts playing, being able to see exactly what it is without even touching my phone is so convenient. I’ve found so many cool new bands I never would have without this feature. Its also amazing how it can often identify covers made specifically for TV shows right when they first air.

    4. Amazing camera and cool features like photo sphere and the new magic eraser. The camera might not be as head and shoulders above Samsung and Apple as it was in the past but it’s still always amazing how well it does in different conditions.

  • yyyesss?@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    2 years ago

    I use a combination of Termux + Andronix to run a full version of Ubuntu. Add Codeboard keyboard and suddenly I have a full dev environment on my unrooted, stock Android (Pixel). I don’t think I can do that with iOS.

  • A Cat@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    1·
    2 years ago

    Because I can use LineageOS or some other ROM. This allows me to live without Google apps and still have a working phone that I can customize to my hearts content.

  • mikehunt@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    2 years ago

    With LineageOS + microg I have a cheap phone that performs really well and the battery lasts for multiple days. Had a jailbroken iphone before switching to Android but have never even thougt about going back.

    • moonleay@feddit.deEnglish
      1·
      2 years ago

      Another LineageOS + microg user here.

      I used stock android and iOS before making the switch. Best change yet.

  • SilentMobius@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    2 years ago

    There and lots of small reasons that ebb and flow with Android release but I have one red line I will not cross:

    The OS on any portable computer of mine must always allow me to develop personal use software with no subscription or gatekeeping to the development, installation or continued use of that software.

    That, so far, rules out all iOS devices. And really iOS and Android are the only players in the game worth using, so I’ve been and android user since installing the first beta on an SD card for my Windows Mobile HTC Blueangel

    • hellequin67@lemmy.fmhy.mlEnglish
      2·
      2 years ago

      This was one of my prime motivators for leaving iOS.

      Also choice of device to meet my needs regardless of manufacturer, I’m still getting the experience , in the main.

  • GameWiz@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    2 years ago

    I also like IOS due to stability (I have an Ipad Mini) but I need some things firat before switching.

    1. Tachiyomi (Manga Reader)
    2. Ad free youtube aka Revanced
    3. Desk mode for playing TFT on a Monitor
    4. Sideloading unavailable regionally locked apps
    5. Emulators