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

[Michael Hope]

Consider the new Moto G and Moto E.  They also have unlocked
bootloaders but are modern and cheap.  The battery on the Moto E is
quite big for the size.

-- Michael

On 27 May 2014 07:43, Jasper Mackenzie <jasper.mackenzie at gmail.com> wrote:
> trying to get a 4 atm,
>  Can afford one with a broken screen, but replacement  looks very hard first
> time.
> No USB OTG and no micro sd... very strange.
>
> BUT, Ubuntu phone is being developed on it .... sooo... no... android 8),
>
>  So anyone with a broken (or better, spare) Nexus 4 8)
>
>
> On 27 May 2014 17:08, Spencer Travers <spencer.travers at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> 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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>>> Volker Kuhlmann
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