Jelly

Jelly 2

Do not confuse with Jelly Star (below).

Advantages

  • It’s really small.

  • Android 11.

  • Even if you tell people, they might not consider it as a normal smartphone and will except it easier as a exception when phones are normally not allowed.

Disadvantages

  • Recommended only for experienced loopers (some settings are not recognizable, you have to know from experience with a big Android AAPS phone, how and where what is located. Some AAPS buttons are hard to touch with a lot of feeling, but not with stubby fingers.)

  • Can only be used as LooperPhone. It’s better to have a normal smartphone in your pocket.

Battery life optimization

The Jelly 2 comes with strong optimization features that must be disabled for AAPS (and other DIY apps like BYODA, xDrip+, OOP2, Juggluco, etc…).

You can leave Intelligent assistance enabled, but it must be disabled for DIY apps.

You can enable NFC for Libre sensors.

Jelly Star Mini

Features

  • Android 13

  • 8 GB RAM

Battery life optimization

To avoid interference with AAPS, the Jelly Star ‘battery usage’ should be disabled by selecting ‘unrestricted’ (and other DIY apps like BYODA, xDrip+, OOP2, Juggluco, etc…).

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Intelligent Assistance and App Blocker

Like with the Jelly 2 (above), the Jelly Star should have ‘Intelligent Assistance’ disabled for DIY apps. Similarly, ‘App Blocker’ under ‘Settings’ must also be switched off to avoid disruption with AAPS:

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Google Play Protect

Remember to disable Google Play Protect.