Long time, first time. I'm currently running a Jelly Star, but have been eyeing up the Mini since it became available in the US. At this point, the only thing keeping me from hopping the fence is the lack of microSD support. I've currently got a 256GB card with a locally-synced music library that I use to play on my Jelly Star. I recognize that's a relatively niche use-case, but I was wondering if anyone has heard of plans to include microSD support in a future model?

So far I haven't put much on it but I've been playing around - I do have the degoogled ROM so I am downloading apps from the Aurora Store which may cause issues.

Here's the kind of stuff I would want to have handy either every day or just occasionally and have tested - I will be updating the thread

You can request me anything even if the thread is old, unless I state otherwise

Banking:

• BBVA - works, payments yet to be tested but according to LineageOS wiki it should be fine
• Eurocaja rural - broken, complains about not being downloaded from Google Play, but it launches. Should be fine with the Gapps version -> 18/08 Indeed it is fine from Google Play
• Revolut - won't work (this was common knowledge but just in case)
• N26 - Selfie verification does not work but I could log in succesfully. App downloaded from Google Play, no clue about using the apk from Aurora Store
• Wise - Ok, zooming out not mandatory but necessary if you do not want an awkward screen
• Imagin - can get to the log in screen, guess its ok

I have access to the following entities which I could test beyond log-in but haven't done so yet

• ING

Transit:

• ADIF - works, things are a bit crammed and zooming out does greatly help
• Alsa - works (have only installed it and logged in)
• Alsa Regional - works
• Renfe - works
• Cercanías (Renfe) - Broken, fails to pass Google Play integrity check (I guess). Maybe the Gapps ROM works not available for download from Google Play either for some reason
• CONECTA (CTA - Consorcio Transportes Asturias) - working, haven't tried the NFC to charge my card yet.
• Elparking - to be tested

Government:

• Cl@ve - Works!! Reads QRs just fine, it asks you for your phone's PIN for verification (I thought you could only do that with fingerprints)
• MiDGT - Works

Supermarkets/Fidelity cards:

(To me working means you get to the point where you can display the QR/Barcode to the cashier)

• Alimerka - working
• Alcampo - working
• Día - working
• Lidl Plus - working
• Masymas - working
• Moeve (CEPSA Gow) - working, log in process is slightly annoying
• MiCarrefour - working, just 2 moments where you should zoom out for comfort
• Waylet (Repsol) - working - you do get a warning that you haven't downloaded it from Google Play but does not stop you from logging in

Hi!

First of all want to say that I'm really really happy with the phone! Drastically reduced my screentime while still being able to access necessary stuff. The banking app for example is a life saver since you have to use an app in the Netherlands to confirm, even when on your laptop.

But I've had some issues when calling where the screen stays on or randomly turns on which makes me press the touchscreen with my ear. So it often happens that I hang up during calls, press mute or other options. It tends to stay on especially after having used the interface, so taking it of speaker mode for example. Wondering if anyone else has this problem and if there is a fix.

Hello Dumber OS team,

Would it be possible in a future update to increase the speakerphone volume during calls? Currently, the volume is almost the same whether using the earpiece or speakerphone mode. I don't think it's a hardware issue, because the sound is loud enough when playing music through the speaker (which isn't the case during calls). Personally, I rarely use the speakerphone, but it is still annoying when I do want to use it.

I'm not sure if it's feasible (it might be a hardware limitation), but could the NFC sensitivity also be increased? Contactless payments can be tricky because payment terminals sometimes struggle to detect the phone.

In any case, I still love my Dumber Mini just as much 😍. Thanks in advance, and keep up the great work 💪😊

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

As the tittle says. I have to walk around with 2 phones, and now that I am a student, it just seems impossible for the following 3 years.

Hit me if you are interested.

I live in Norway if that’s important.

Edit: I work full time as well

I guess dumber os will work on this device going by the specs... can anyone confirm?

Hi,

Since the last update (that fixed the screen issue), there are times that the screen of the Dumber Mini never turns off. Instead, it just turns dark blue (it never goes off & black). I can feel the phone getting hot because of it. Is this a known issue?

Thanks in advance!

Small survey: Which Launcher do you use on your Dumber mini?

Personally I use Minimaa and Trebuchet.

I have a preference for Minimaa, but sometimes it bugs on the Mini Dumber. I'm not particularly a fan of trebuchet, but it's well optimised for the phone

I also like Niagara but I find the pro version much too expensive for a Launcher.

And you? Which Launcher do you use?

Edit : I'm testing Minimo. It's very simple, but it doesn't look bad at all 😉 As a bonus, it's totally free and it works with the D-Pad

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 ?

Is there an app that works well with degoogled dumber os, where I could securely store my passwords?

I'm an iPhone user currently (or mostly Nokia, but iPhone is my second device, mostly sitting at my desk), so all my passwords are on my iPhone, I've no idea about Android alternatives and how safe & secure they would be.

If you have tips on how to transfer the passwords safely, that would be appreciated too!

Have you managed to set up vipps, BankID and any bank apps or Microsoft Authenticator, on your phone?

Hi, with railcard no longer offering a physical railcard for 25-30, I was wondering if the dumber mini that I have pre ordered will be a good place to keep my railcard so I don't have to bring a smart phone with me on every train ride.

I have seen that the app is compatible, but would love to know if anyone has experience using it on this phone or any other similar type of phones and what the user experience is like?

Hello all,

I recently received the dumber mini, and I've been very satisfied with it overall.

I only have one problem, when I take a picture through the camera app,​ the picture is only taken ​6-7s after clicking on the D-pad button, which is really inconvenient. I have checked, the self-timer is properly disabled.

There is no problem when using ​the camera through an other app, and taking a video through the default app works instantly as well, so I guess it's a bug of some kind.

Did anyone else encounter this? Could this be solved?

Otherwise, it's really a great device with a great OS, my only other remark would be that the audio quality is not that great, with the speaker saturating quite easily (just using the alarm to wake up makes it saturate a bit). ​

Hi all,

I'm just configuring my Dumber Mini and when trying to set up WhatsApp, I am unable to type my phone number.

Steps to reproduce:

1. Download WhatsApp
2. Agree to T&Cs
3. Click on the input field to provide my phone number
4. Type my phone number with the touchscreen
5. Click the checkmark icon on the bottom right

The phone number doesn't appear in the input field and therefore I cannot proceed any further. Has anyone dealt with a similar problem? I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app (both from "More apps" and from Aurora) but it didn't help.

Hi! I love my new phone but have some issues with navigating when i only want to use the d-pad. I heard there is a cursor app but have not found it yet. Do any of you have any suggestion for an app that might improve my experience with the dumber mini, that i might download. I want to know how you guys set up your phone! Thank you!;)

I feel like waiting for December is such a long time... I wish i could just get it faster.

Dear Dumber Mini Customers,

As you're likely aware, many of the phones we shipped have experienced various screen-related issues. We're in touch with our manufacturer to get to the root of the problem, but based on what we've learned so far, the issues fall into three categories:

• The phone stops responding to touch after unlocking, but otherwise works fine. This seems to be the most common issue, and we've managed to implement a software fix for it. Your phone should prompt you to download and install the update within 2-3 days. You can also go to Settings -> System -> Updates and update manually.
• The phone's screen goes black after unlocking, and only shutting down the phone returns it to a working state. Unfortunately, we don't currently have a fix for this issue, so we've been replacing all phones affected by it. If your phone is exhibiting this behavior, please get in touch with us for a replacement. Once the dust settles, we'll work on repairing the affected phones, either by replacing the screens or through software fixes, and resell them as refurbished units.
• Other screen issues. Examples include the screen going black after unlocking but recovering after another lock/unlock cycle, or the touchscreen suddenly becoming unresponsive while the phone is already in use. These issues seem to be far less common. If your phone is experiencing one of these problems, or another issue not described above, please get in touch with us.

We've been working hard to keep up with customer support over the past few weeks, but it's possible that we've missed your email or failed to follow up. If you've been waiting for a reply from us for more than a few days, please don't hesitate to remind us about your issue. We apologize if you've been left waiting.

Kind Regards,

Nick & Michal - the Dumber Mini Team

Hello DumberOS fans,

I've created a simple wiki where you can add and comment on compatible apps based on your experience.

This will be very helpful for new DumberOS users, as well as for us to know what should get fixed, and to make a list of potential additions to our curated app list in More Apps.