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
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