Seedvault is a system in-built backup service, that allows you to back up most of your phone's apps and data. This is a great way to keep your data secure and also to migrate to a different device with the same operating system. Here we are going to walk you
Okay, I have a Google Pixel 4a with LineageOS (sunfish). I followed the instructions given at this site, and created a Seedvault backup.
I had my phone plugged into my laptop via USB, and transfer of files for USB was enabled; so, the laptop could access the phone's files via MTP. However, this was not seen as an option for where the backup was to be created (IE, it did not give the option to create the backup on the hard drive of the laptop via a file transfer with MTP). So, I created it on the phone.
I have since copied that file to my laptop. Specifically, I copied the backup file which was created, that being .SeedVaultAndroidBackup, to my laptop. My laptop runs Debian Linux.
So, a few questions:
1.) will I be able to restore from the backup file, .SeedVaultAndroidBackup, that exists on my laptop? Or will this not work, given that it wasn't originally created there?
2.) if the answer to (1.) is "yes", then will I be able to delete the backup that was made on my phone?
3.) is there a way to create a backup with Seedvault specifically on my laptop, rather than copying the created backup file afterword? I wonder if there was a setting with USB transfer (MTP) that could be adjusted (IE, making the laptop the focus rather than the phone).
Below are software update guarantees for Pixel phones. If you have another Android device, contact your manufacturer or carrier for update info. If you have a Nexus device,
I recently bought a Google Pixel 4a. The link from the title outlines that security updates from Google will soon be ending for the Pixel 4a (though there was a surprise update in November, but no further updates are expected).
Yet, in spite of that, I assume that LineageOS security updates will continue for this phone, since for a variety of other older phones they have continued. But, I wonder, how will this be achieved? Is there information on how LineageOS creates and releases security updates for the devices that it supports?
Thanks. Good to know.
I did hear back from KDE, and they say this bug is being looked at in the Alpine Linux gitlab site: https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/aports/-/issues/15496
Thank you for your straight forward and very succinct answer. I did peruse that site, but became confused by the various options that I found in it. If you could decipher the information on the site, and provide an actual link to where exactly I report bugs for postmarketOS packages, that would be appreciated.
I'm using postmarketOS plasma edge on my Pinephone Pro. The KDE program Kasts (installed from a postmarketOS package) crashed when I tried to run it, so I filed a bug report with them. They suggested that I file this bug directly with postmarketOS. The rationale was:
>These kinds of faults tend to happen when a library that Kasts depends on gets updated without Kasts itself getting recompiled. Then you can end up with an instruction that has changed in the underlying lib without Kasts knowing about this, leading to a crash. So, I would think it's simply a matter of recompiling the package.
I'm not sure where the correct place is to file a bug with postmarketOS. If there is another place where I should do so, then do let me know in the comments below. Thanks.
NDP Deputy Leader, Alex Boulerice, has sponsored a petition that closes on November 23rd calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, which the NDP will continue to advocate for. So do have a look and please sign.
Here's some facts and tips about repayment plans with the landlord: https://www.acto.ca/production/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/PaymentPlan_Tipsheet_tenants.pdf (taken from this site).
The best thing to do is to pay off the rent and arrears. If it's possible to follow the "rosy" rent plan you put forward, then do it. But, if things don't go well and the landlord begins to pursue eviction, then best to contact a legal clinic: https://www.legalaid.on.ca/legal-clinics/ You may wish to do that anyway.
On 14 November, the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) handed over the Open Letter “The right to install any software on any device" to Tabea Rößner, C...
Hello! Housing is unaffordable in Ontario, but the NDP are putting forward ways to change this. One is Bill 58. This is a bill to put more teeth into stopping the common practice of "renovictions", where landlords kick out tenants, renovate the place, and then rent it later at a much higher price.
Here is a petition in support of this bill. Please sign today! https://www.petertabuns.ca/support_bill_58
I'm in Canada, and I bought a Fairphone 2 a few months back. It was shipped overseas from an unofficial dealer, since Fairphone itself no longer deals with the Fairphone 2, and it no longer provides replacement items for the Fairphone 2.
I installed LineageOS on it. It worked great. But recently the battery was showing signs of decay. I looked for a replacement, but nowhere could I find anything. The phone now is just a paperweight.
Granted, it was released almost 8 years ago. But, I think it's a shame that it's no longer supported. I do feel that, if replacements were even more feasible, that this phone of mine could have continued for even longer.
I have a Fairphone 2, and it has a headphone jack. However, newer phones don't seem to include this, since most people now use Earbuds. https://shop.fairphone.com/tws-earbuds
As I expected. He's gone.
Anthony Rota resigns as Speaker after inviting former Ukrainian soldier with Nazi ties to Parliament
Hunka was invited by Speaker Anthony Rota, who introduced him as a war hero who fought for the First Ukrainian Division.
Rota’s office did not immediately respond to questions.
I expect Rota will not be the Speaker for much longer.
Full press release here:
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/5571423
> Premier Doug Ford and Mayor Olivia Chow Agree to New-Deal Working Group to Achieve Long-Term Stability and Sustainability for Toronto’s Finances
Premier Doug Ford and Mayor Olivia Chow Agree to New-Deal Working Group to Achieve Long-Term Stability and Sustainability for Toronto’s Finances
The Swiss government joins the fediverse. How to organise the groups that are responsible for ActivityPub. Governance and Lemmy.
The demonstration was part of a global strike for climate action, with protesters of all ages converging on Queen's Park to make their voices heard.
Here is Jennifer Keesmaat, the former chief planner of the city of Toronto, commenting on this:
Housing is a complex issue that requires action accross levels of government, but this would seem to shift the onus towards the municipal level, and then handicap said municipality’s ability to meet demand if they do not immediately succeed. [..] if implemented, would be anything but an excuse to cut funding.
Agreed. It just seems to be setting up obstacles rather than helping. Currently, builders prefer to build condos or office towers, rather than rental housing. I don't see these proposals as doing anything other than further frustrating the construction of rental housing.
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The construction of rental housing has stalled for a while now. This is due to builders preferring to build either office space or condos. So, there is a need to boost the construction of rental housing.
Poilievre's ideas seem to be of the carrot and stick mentality, with an emphasis on the stick. I don't see that as being a solution to getting more rental housing built. Instead, it likely would end up further frustrating the construction of rental housing.
The NDP's statement on it: https://www.ndp.ca/news/ndp-liberals-delay-helping-canadians-leaving-people-disappointed-again-and-again
When asked about a perceived ignorance in computers, the judge proclaimed, "I'm not ignorant about computers! In fact, just last week I finished Space Quest, and I'm now getting through Leisure Suit Larry!" The judge's report, written using WordPerfect 5.1, is expected to be released soon.
I no longer buy any mock meat. Veggies that are unprocessed (with tofu as the lone exception since soy beans are kinda rough) are my choice now. So this doesn't bother me.
Coletto said the Liberals' messaging focuses too much on what they've done in the past and not enough on what's next.
Thus, the Liberals need to realize they still have over two years left in their mandate, and start doing some positive stuff. Particularly on housing.
True, but it comes out pretty close. STV would be a huge improvement over our current system of FPTP. My personal favourite though is open list mixed member proportional. But, regardless, I feel it would be good for there to be an unbiased National Citizens Committee on Electoral Reform, to research and make recommendations to the politicians on improvements to our electoral system.
The issue that I have with STV is that one of the big parties is always going to win and be in control.
What makes you say that? Are you confusing STV with AV? They are two different things.
See image comparing results of an STV election and an AV election: https://www.fairvote.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Tasmania-and-Western-Australia.png
No one, at least that I'm aware of, has suggested a system like the one Israel has. Generally what's suggested is a hybrid system between PR and FPTP. Open List Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) or Single Transferable Vote (STV) are the two most common examples. Fascist parties don't get enough votes to get a seat in such systems.
And anyway, a Citizens' Assembly, from a non-biased start, would look at and study different issues pertaining to electoral reform. Given the issues with our current system, that can only be a good thing.
Good article. I quite like David Moscrop's articles.