On Mon, 31 Aug 2020, Dr. Nikolaus Klepp wrote:
Anno domini 2020 Mon, 31 Aug 03:05:45 -0700 William Morder via trinity-users scripsit:
[cutting out a lot of stuff ..]
Don't use a smartphone, that's smart.
Anyway ... if the phone is rooted, then I believe that this problem is supposed to disappear. This is on my list, but there are other things that rank higher or are more immediate concerns.
Won't spill the fun, but the problem might not disappear. I have here a Samsng Galaxy note something with linageos. It can't do usb-masstorage-device.
I wonder if something like a PinePhone would be more cooperative -- or a phone with Replicant installed, or other free/libre OS? I've been considering one of those options, because otherwise I believe that I will move back to a landline.
I was thinking about building my own phone from scrap parts. Something like the Siemens C55, just with an arduino + Sim800 module + 18650 :)
OK! Warm up your soldering iron:
http://skysedge.us/unsmartphones/rotarycellphone_3g/
available from the Brookhaven National Lab engineer Justine Haupt that built the first one. Backstory here:
http://justine-haupt.com/rotarycellphone/
But it seems not to be a _complete_ kit. There's a list of stuff you need to supply on your own. But, there does not seem to be any unobtainium in the list.
It sure would be a WOW! factor at the next cocktail party I go to. But, WAIT!!! I don't go to cocktail parties....
Jonesy