[chbot] Proposal, RASPOG - (Robotics Android SPin Off Group)

[Spencer Travers]

Volker, have you considered a Nexus android device? These are designed for
development and can be rooted without any software hacks. You just need to
hold a special key combination when powering up the device. They are more
expensive than the cheap Chinese phones though. I have a Galaxy Nexus that
is a couple of years old now and I have found it very good. Also, you just
get 'vanilla' android without any manufacturer specific crapware. As the
reference android hardware they are also well supported by apps.

Cheap, easily rooted, full featured hardware - pick any two!

Spencer


On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 12:22 PM, Volker Kuhlmann
<list0570 at paradise.net.nz>wrote:

> > Richard mentioned the idea of a spin-off group last night, so some
> > consideration about what it might be could be in order.
>
> Thanks Richard, I'm in.
>
> My interest is in two areas:
> 1) Control other things in the house with the android device.
> 2) Having a pocket computer and general-purpose communication device.
>
> Because of 2) high standards data protection are mandatory and having a
> spy in my pocket that records everything I do and sends it off to
> everywhere is plain not acceptable.
>
> It appears data protection is not achievable without root access to the
> android device, because google is protecting the data theft for the
> benefit of the ad mafia.
> I have no hesitations about replacing the whole OS either, having seen
> just how sh*tty default android is. Unfortunately there are no
> replacement options for cheap Chinese phones like THL available.
> Paranioa here is good practice.
>
> If it was just for 1) and the android device had no Internet connection
> things would be much easier of course.
>
> > So this is my vote for a monthly meeting on the subject.
>
> Ditto.
> Sorry for late reply. So far there don't seem to be a lot of takers, but
> I am interested regardless of size. Perhaps it needs 2 people to start
> and to go from there.
>
> > Better names for the group warmly welcomed.
>
> The tinkerdroids? Sorry, I never have any energy for names.
>
> Volker
>
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