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I'm thinking of pre-ordering the phone but unsure due to the screen issue announcement.

I'm trying to see how well maps runs on this phone before doing a preorder. I've watched some reviews online about the phone but didn't see much talk or display for the maps feature.

Anyone know ? Is it as smooth as it would be on relatively modern smartphone ?

Secondary question, if we put in a preorder now , would the phone we receive be a part of the batch with screen issues ?

I feel weird posting about this but I just need to vent and I honestly feel alone.

I work in trades, in the oil and gas field (downstream), on average 60hrs per week. It's commission based so I get paid by site and work done.

The physical and mental toll this has taken on me is beyond words.

At this point I want out but worry about the job market.

I have petroleum mechanic licenses and TSSA certification but just not sure what I'd do once I leave.

I wanted a way to use the R3 Pro II for Spotify Connect-style playback without needing another device for control. HiByOS players can already function as Spotify Connect receivers, but that normally depends on another phone or desktop client for control.

So I’ve been working on SpotUI, an experimental project using librespot-based playback with a simple on-device UI.

SpotUI running on the HiBy R3 Pro II. Track names blurred.

Current status:

- Runs on the HiBy R3 Pro II

- Launches from the stock HiBy interface

- Provides a simple on-device list UI

- Plays through the R3 Pro II audio path

- Uses librespot for Spotify Connect-style playback experiments

- Includes basic brightness control

- Includes recovery notes and a rough roadmap

Important caveat: this is an early source-only release. It is not a one-click installer, not a polished end-user firmware package, and not something I would recommend trying casually unless you already understand the risks of device modding.

The repo does not include firmware images, ready-to-flash builds, Spotify credentials, account data, tokens, WiFi files, device snapshots, or user-specific data. It includes source code, launcher scripts, documentation, recovery notes, roadmap, and screenshots.

Repo:

https://github.com/noisetta/spotui-hiby-r3proii

I’m sharing it mainly so other HiBy/R3 Pro II/Linux audio/modding people can see what’s possible, review the approach, and maybe build on it over time.

This is a personal experimental project and is not affiliated with HiBy, Spotify, librespot, or any other company/project.

Do they exist ?

I only ever see custom ones for the Go 1.

I'm finding the Voluntary Destruction mission absurdly difficult.

I think it's because two of my pilots (Capt. Madden I'm looking at you...) are dumb.

He usually gets himself stuck between a rock and a hard place (literally up on some cliff) unable to move from that position no matter what happens.

Near the end of the mission when we're getting destroyed I found one of my other pilots literally face first into a wall and doing nothing.

It's not just the friendly AI I'm having an issue with it's also the enemy. There's just so many that spawn into this mission it's insane. And at the end they have an Awesome that absolutely annihilates you with its LRMs when you're at your weakest.

I have 10 available mechs , 4 of which are in repair. 2 need repairs.

All 4 in my active hangar are pretty banged up from the mission before too.

I'm just about to give up on this campaign, it's relentless. You barely have anytime to lick your wounds.

Anyone else feel like they're "stuck" ?

Been feeling like this for a while and feels like it's getting worse ?

Feels like everything is just oversaturated , there's too much info and just "stuff".

In my late 30's and been trying to find a new job and transition out of my current one but it feels almost impossible. Job market here is abysmal (Canada) and there's simply way too much competition and market saturation in almost everything.

Grew up with the idea of getting higher education and your golden, doesn't matter in what. So not the case.

Now with AI, it seems like it's just driven that nail deeper. Feels like humanity is trying to gate-keep and the entrance barrier to almost any new industry is even stronger now because of this. I understand, but it sucks so bad.

Not sure if I'm making sense but feels like my head is spinning and I'm numb at the same time from the constant decision making.

I keep seeing relatively small sized ones (size of your palm) but anything interesting out there that's slightly larger and maybe has some tools on it ?

Anyone here wear coveralls/overalls at work (or whenever) and carry a multitool with them, if so, how ? Pocket clip ? Other technique ?

I keep telling myself "just pick it up one more time, it'll be different, you just need to get into it, give it another chance" , 30hrs later and I've given up.

Yes the game looks and performs great but , that's it. I just can't get into it. There's no substance to it really. I don't really know how it ties into the AC arc, it tries ? But it's weak.

I really want to like it but I can't.

The story sucks, the gameplay sucks (its just rinse and repeat, cookie cutter galore).

The world just doesn't captivate , there's nothing really to do or explore... Wth.

Big fan of all the other AC games (haven't played Valhalla though).

Really looking to itch that world exploration itch (with a good story too), any recommendations?

I don't see an option for it on CachyOS' Package Installer (nor do i see Moonlight and Sunshine on there).