I have not any prior experience with installing custom ROMs, but after trying it out (and getting stuck, and googling and finding answers) I successfully did it. Below is my home screen if anybody is curious:

I use OpenBoard for my keyboard. Unfortunately I am still dependent on Play Store since some of the apps I need can only be found there. Sometimes it feels meaningless committing to this whole thing because I’m not perfectly private; then I think this is better than using a regular iPhone or Android phone.

So far I’m liking it. I am naturally inclined to feel hesitant about using this as my main phone and plugging in a SIM since it’s custom, but I’m slowly making the transition.

Feel free to share any beginners advice or your own experience using GOS for the first time. Cheers!

  • Codilingus
    2·
    5 months ago

    I didn’t dislike Heli, just my accuracy to hit the correct key felt immediately better using Futo.

    • Fuzzy_Red_Panda@lemm.eeEnglish
      2·
      5 months ago

      Ooh in that case I may try using it for typing again. My typing accuracy on Heliboard is abysmal.

      • null@slrpnk.net
        21·
        5 months ago

        Can confirm I had the exact same experience moving from Heli to Futo. Immediately noticed I was way more accurate, better swipe and predictions too.