Curious what phones are more privacy-focused.

  • CegorachEnglish
    4•2 years ago

    Fairphone 3(+, well it’s only half way between plus and non-plus)

    running /e/OS (ridiculous stupid name)

    it’s okay - but too expensive for okay

  • @sudneo@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3•2 years ago

    Fairphone 3+ with /e/OS. It has been 3 years now, still working fine, and no major problems really. It is expensive for what you get, but if it can help reducing e-waste and spare me the burden of buying a phone every 2 years, I think it’s worth.

  • @naeap@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    3•2 years ago

    I recently got myself a Pixel 7 Pro. the preinstalled OS really tries to push all the Google stuff on you, which isn’t great.
    but after a quick look around for 1 hour, I installed GrapheneOS and am very happy with it

    although I’d really like to have a Linux smartphone. but there seems to be none with good hardware…

    • @ArtificialLink@lemmy.oneEnglish
      1•2 years ago

      You can flash your own mobile linux os to it. I know a guy who did. But he was very knowledgeable about that stuff. And so privacy focused he wouldn’t even show it off 😭

      • @naeap@sopuli.xyzEnglish
        1•2 years ago

        I haven’t checked for the Pixel for now, but for every older phone (usually OnePlus’) there was always something missing - only the OP One was well supported, which speaks for this company’s decisions…

      • @naeap@sopuli.xyzEnglish
        1•2 years ago

        Nah, I wanna have a real Linux system, complete with userspace environment and my complete control over everything

        GrapheneOS is pretty cool for now though.
        I haven’t tried PostmarketOS.

        But I’m so in love with my Steam Deck. it’s just pure beauty to have a complete Linux system in this lovely package. I can just ssh into it :⁠-⁠D
        so, it would be awesome to have a device, that would fit in my IT environment. Apple products work better/exclusively with Apple products, Linux stuff works better with Linux stuff.

    • Bri Guy OPEnglish
      -1•2 years ago

      Right the Linux phones seem to be more for tinkering than anything. I can’t really convince myself that’d be suitable for my every day life lol

    • Bri Guy OPEnglish
      1•2 years ago

      How’s the performance/longevity of the Fairphone in your experience?

      • Vivia 🦆🍵🦀English
        1•2 years ago

        Super happy. I’ve had mine since pre-pandemic and it’s still working perfectly. It’s even survived an accidental mud bath, I could then open it up myself and clean it.

        • Bri Guy OPEnglish
          2•2 years ago

          That’s nice! Unfortunately it doesn’t seem like it’s available in the US just yet but I’ll keep my eyes peeled

  • 💡dimEnglish
    2•2 years ago

    A de-googled huawei.

    Honestly, i care less about the Chinese knowing what time i go to bed, when i get up and the fact i rarely leave the house, than I do having google knowing literally everything :D

    F-droid for apps, nextcloud for my contacts, calendar, bookmarks etc

    • @NuclearDolphin@lemmy.mlEnglish
      1•2 years ago

      Are you using the stock OS or a custom ROM?

      I’m really liking some of the Chinese foldables, but I tend to dislike their UI design. I want GrapheneOS (even if unofficial), but I’d settle for any of the AOSP-based de-googled ROMs.

      I just want a de-googled close-to-AOSP foldable. I’d build a ROM port myself, but coughing up over $3000 for a daily driver and dev device is wayyy too steep.

  • @4ffy@lemmy.mlEnglish
    2•2 years ago

    I bought a Pixel 7 for the sole purpose of GrapheneOS. I really have no complaints. It Just Works and I feel slightly less uncomfortable carrying a phone with me.

  • [moved to hexbear]English
    2•2 years ago

    OnePlus 8T, running Lineage with MicroG.

    Probably not as privacy focused as some, but TrackerControl keeps some of it in check.