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I replaced my Samsung S24 with a Fairphone 6 running /e/OS and used it as my daily work phone. Here's whether a de-Googled smartphone holds up for professional use.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/43965516

It is worth noting that both the hardware and software of Fairphone is heavily dependent on a Chinese company T2Mobile.

For those looking to avoid both US and Chinese companies, then the Jolla phone is the way to go.

  • 18107@aussie.zoneEnglish
    18·
    3 days ago

    Fairphone 6

    My bank app will install, but I can’t login unless I also install Google Play Services. The website works fine without.

    No issues with other apps. I do prioritise installing from F-Droid whenever possible.

    • FinnFooted@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      2 days ago

      I use a different open source OS. Have you tried microG? Or is that already on e? Even if you have it, some parts might need configuring.

      • 18107@aussie.zoneEnglish
        2·
        2 days ago

        Yes, microG is on /e/OS by default. I believe my bank uses some of the security features from Play Services that aren’t in microG.

        I’m not 100% sure that it can’t be fixed, but it’s such a minor nuisance that I don’t think it’s worth my time to investigate.