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!

  • FuzzyRedPanda@lemm.eeEnglish
    101·
    4 months ago

    What don’t you like about HeliBoard? I have it and FUTO both installed, but I prefer HeliBoard due to its ‘hold space bar to move cursor’ option. Then I use FUTO for the occasional SpeechToText.

    • KrapKake@lemmy.world
      2·
      4 months ago

      Futo also has the hold space bar to move cursor by default. I just wish it had single hand mode.

      • FuzzyRedPanda@lemm.eeEnglish
        2·
        4 months ago

        OMG thank you I didn’t know that!

        I kept pressing and holding and got annoyed that the change keyboard dialog would pop up. Pressing and moving is the secret!

      • FuzzyRedPanda@lemm.eeEnglish
        2·
        4 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·
          4 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.