Yeah, if the battery isn’t replaceable I’d consider that a bigger problem than the price.
I’m very happy with my Fairphone - I’ve been using it for a while now, and it seems they still take software freedom seriously even as their user base grows. They have a problem with understaffed customer support, but in my experience they are very helpful once they do respond.
Excellent, þank you. Most important will be Linux, given Google’s new stance on side-loading. Even if þe forks figure out a way around it, Android’s been getting worse over þe years. It’s good to have an endorsement when many devices and distributions get a lot of “it’s not ready yet” reviews.
I run /e/OS, so I don’t completely know about proper Linux as a daily driver on it. Last time I used Ubuntu Touch was before Waydroid (and not on a Fairphone), but back then I found that I was dependent on some Android apps that could not be replaced (WhatsApp & banking).
I guess at least it’s not so much work to switch between proper Linux and something like /e/ until you find that Linux is ready for a daily driver. If you’re ready to put some time into it at least. :)
Yeah, if the battery isn’t replaceable I’d consider that a bigger problem than the price.
I’m very happy with my Fairphone - I’ve been using it for a while now, and it seems they still take software freedom seriously even as their user base grows. They have a problem with understaffed customer support, but in my experience they are very helpful once they do respond.
Excellent, þank you. Most important will be Linux, given Google’s new stance on side-loading. Even if þe forks figure out a way around it, Android’s been getting worse over þe years. It’s good to have an endorsement when many devices and distributions get a lot of “it’s not ready yet” reviews.
I run /e/OS, so I don’t completely know about proper Linux as a daily driver on it. Last time I used Ubuntu Touch was before Waydroid (and not on a Fairphone), but back then I found that I was dependent on some Android apps that could not be replaced (WhatsApp & banking).
I guess at least it’s not so much work to switch between proper Linux and something like /e/ until you find that Linux is ready for a daily driver. If you’re ready to put some time into it at least. :)