Why do you personally prefer using an Android phone?

Cameri@lemmy.world to Android@lemmy.world – 240 points –

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

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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

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

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.

I have an iPad too. Try NextDNS. I have it set up on my iPad. I think it works but I only use it as a glorified notebook so I'm not sure