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I started using Lemmy around the time of the Reddit exodus. I would like to keep connected to these communities but don't know if that's possible with the upcoming changes with Android.

Currently I'm using the Jeroba app on a Samsung phone. I would love to ditch Android and get a custom rom but don't know if it's worth all the problems of my banking/work apps not working.

When logging on recently I received a message saying that my app will stop working eventually as the developers are not agreeing with the changes. Is there another app that I can use? Should I just access lemmy using an old phone?

Thank you for the help!

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[-] iByteABit@lemmy.ml 7 points 3 weeks ago

Are you referring to the keepandroidopen.org warning? Afaik Jerboa is not going anywhere, it's just raising awareness for Google's decision.

[-] NotSoSuperDude@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

When I start Jeroba now I receive a message.

"Google has announced that, starting in 2026/2027, all apps on certified Android devices will require the developer to submit personal identity details directly to Google. Since the developers of this app do not agree to this requirement, this app will no longer work on certified Android devices after that time."

[-] iByteABit@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 weeks ago

I believe you will still be able to install it outside of the Play Store, from F-Droid or Obtainium for example. You can make a post asking on c/jerboa

this post was submitted on 12 May 2026

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