On Monday 31 August 2020 03:18:04 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 :)
>

I like your style. That is partly why I like building my own computers from 
parts; because then at least I know what goes into it. Well, that, and also 
it's a lot cheaper. 

The same goes for food; better to learn some cookery skills, rather than 
depending on others. On the down side, I am now very hard to please. 

Bill