Max-Zorin

Max-Zorin · 2025-03-08T18:22:29+00:00

Reviving an old thread here.

From the posts above I noticed a common complaint about the robotic-sounding voices from ESpeak and RHVoice, which I have to agree with. Even when I used Google Speech Services, I found the voice quality to be subpar.

Since then, I’ve used Sherpa TTS, and the voice quality is excellent, at least with the voice model I downloaded. It works well with Organic Maps, as mentioned in the thread above (MoonshineMidnight from Dec 9, 2023).

Links to F-Droid app site and Github pages below.

https://f-droid.org/packages/org.woheller69.ttsengine/

https://k2-fsa.github.io/sherpa/

Max-Zorin · Dec 14, 2024

Update last night fixed it. Thank you GOS Developers.

Max-Zorin · Dec 13, 2024

I have the same issue. Pixel 8 Pro. The clock overlaps the date, It's intermittent and occurs when there is no notifications on the screen and when there is notifications on the screen.

Max-Zorin · Oct 20, 2024

godslayer

Not exactly the same thing by any means, but there is LocalSend https://github.com/localsend/localsend thaat provides transfer over WiFi

Max-Zorin · Sep 12, 2024

nilsfbx Dumb question but do you have data transfer on?

If it's not that, then consider using Localsend to send it via WiFi.

https://f-droid.org/packages/org.localsend.localsend_app/

Max-Zorin · Sep 11, 2024

I've used the method described on this website to create and restore local backups many times on GOS. I hope it works for you.

https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/whatsapp-local-db-restore-android-11.html

By the way, I'm on Android 14 with a Pixel 8.

Max-Zorin · Sep 6, 2024

snafu

That's a good question and I really can't answer it. Like I said in my original post, maybe I'm fooling myself on some things with my setup.

I was hoping with the location permission denied to Whatsapp, even if I gave it Network permission somehow the location would not be included through WiFi scanning or Cell tower scanning. But to know that someone would need to understand the inner workings of GOS and Android.

Max-Zorin · Aug 16, 2024

This is unfortunate.

Wired, in my opinion, became nothing much better than a rag a few years back. Guess times are tough in the online journalism sphere and they have to revert to fear and division to get clicks.

Max-Zorin · Jul 29, 2024

This doesn't have the full functionality as a full Google Maps install, but there is GMaps VW which a restricted WebView wrapper for accessing the web version of Google Maps and a few other perks when copying locations into other OpenStreetMap navigation apps (e.g. OSMAND+)

https://github.com/divested-mobile/maps

Max-Zorin · Jul 24, 2024

jackFang I haven't seen any cases that cover both the front and rear cameras. Just the rear ones.

Max-Zorin · Jul 21, 2024

Depending on your phone model and preference for aesthetics, you might be able to find a case with a camera slider where you can cover and uncover the camera when not in use or in use.

Max-Zorin · Jun 28, 2024

Not sure if the Pixel 8 Pro is an anomaly, but you are not forced t install it. It's like many of the other GOS Apps in the GOS "App Store", you're not forced to install any of them.

Max-Zorin · Jun 1, 2024

I just came across this thread as I was having issues when doing file transfers and copy / paste with the file transfer protocol. I'm using Android 14 a Pixel 8. Never had this problem on my old Pixel 5 with GOS. Used the same cable and tried other cables and computers but my Pixel constantly loses connection as described by the OP. I have not cleared caches.

Is this a bug in GOS? Does anyone know what will fix it? Factory reset?

Max-Zorin · Jun 1, 2024

Dan-cer

Coming from a Pixel 5 with GOS to a Pixel 8 with GOS, I find this annoying as well. My Pixel 5 did not have this issue. The only fix was to create a shortcut to turn on and off Bluetooth on the desktop. You can do that with certain launchers.

Max-Zorin · Dec 14, 2023

I have to agree with other8026 here. I've got some paid apps that work perfectly fine when I log into Aurora with my google account associated with the app purchase, and then install them (e.g. Moon Reader Pro). Once that is done I can log out of that personal account and the app works perfectly fine.

Others won't, and need me to have play services / store installed and me permanently logged into my personal account to work. I no longer use those apps.

Max-Zorin · Dec 1, 2023

Thank you for the quick answer. Much appreciated! One less app I need to install on my phone.

I guess this thread can be marked Solved / Closed.

Max-Zorin · Dec 1, 2023

The title of the thread essentially says it all. Is there any way to unzip zip files using the GOS File Manager app? I see you can compress files, but I can't see an option to unzip them. Or am I just blind?

Max-Zorin · Oct 19, 2023

Relaks

Whoa...this is Google they are talking about. Of course they will. Ha Ha :-)

Max-Zorin · Oct 15, 2023

applesbana

There have been a few Reddit posts (sorry I don't have links) where people who owned 6's and 7's (and sometimes returned them) and now bought an 8 said the fingerprint reader on the 8 is a huge improvement.

Max-Zorin · Oct 15, 2023

idontknow

I wouldn't pay attention to Reddit comments like that.

The way I look at it, I was providing a service. For some people time is money and the time for them to secure a proper phone, learn about GOS, setting up their computer with the proper drivers to install it and setting up the phone is a significant cost in time. This is time they could be making more money (than it would cost to hire someone to do the above) or could spend doing other things like spending time with family, or recreational activities. I know a few directors and executives at my employer and they work 60 to75 hours a week. They use all sorts of services a "regular person" could do themselves (house cleaners, grocery delivery, vehicle cleaning and maintenance etc.) because their time is more important than doing these menial tasks in addition to their job. And it's not just executives that use these services, a lot of "regular people" do as well for their own reason.

Many of the naysayers look at the situation from their own perspective. "Well I bought a phone and installed GOS myself, why would anyone hire someone to do that?". Might sound harsh to say this, but those people have a limited view and likely will never be entrepreneurial.

They themselves probably use many services (go to restaurants, hire a plumber etc) that someone else with different skills could easily turn the table and say the same thing (well why don't they just cook food themselves, well why don''t they just unclog the drain themselves).

I think if you keep your overhead down, and start out slow then you could see where it goes. You might also start out consulting people on how to set up GOS on their own phones and installing their GOS devices for privacy. There is a lot of research involved in setting up a GOS device to be private, secure and everyday functional for the needs of an average person.

And like @matchboxbananasynergy said, make you sure you are clear with your clients you in no way represent or are directly involved with the GOS project, are not involved with developing the OS and are only a 3rd party installer. Any support would have to be done by you during the support period you define, and not the GOS team.

Good luck with this!