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I haven't seen a better community to put this, so I'm putting it here. I've used graphene os before with a pixel 6, and used it for a few months all up until I got an insulin pump, namely an Omnipod. This thing rarely works with current generation phones, and up until recently didn't work with iPhone at all. I tried Graphene OS on an old phone again (7 pro) and tried to connect to the pump but something about it determined it was not Google Android, so it didn't work. I use x drip to connect to my CGM, and never really used the default dexcom app. I'm aware of AndroidAPS, an offshoot of open APS, but I imagine it'll be a long time, if ever, that it works with current generation pumps. And importing one that would work from Korea or the UK doesn't seem to be an option that I can afford. Am I just screwed when Google walls off Android? Is anyone aware of alternative control software for Omnipod pumps? I'd really like to go back to graphene and keep using the other software I use today, but looks like Google is going to put an end to that.

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[-] CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 day ago

An insulin pump doesn't work without an app?

Sheesh, that's dystopian? What if a diabetic doesn't have a smart phone? Surely there is an alternative? How did they function before Android?

[-] lsjw96kxs@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago

I don't know about your specific use case, but sometimes, app not installed via play store don't like it. You could try to install it via play store and see if that works.

https://apkpure.com/omnipod-5/com.insulet.myblue.pdm

Is this the app? What model is your pump? Can it connect through bluetooth from an android emulator?

this post was submitted on 26 Mar 2026
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