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I want a phone I can actually fix, and Fairphone’s record growth shows the world does too (www.androidcentral.com)
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[–] atcorebcor@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

I see, and it can’t be installed on Fairphone?

[–] iknowitwheniseeit@lemmynsfw.com 5 points 4 weeks ago

No, the Graphene developers insist on hardware functionality that is not present on the Fairphone.

[–] eleitl@lemmy.zip 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

No, currently only on Pixels. Plans to support another future platform exist.

[–] atcorebcor@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

Hmm, in mean time I prefer buying Fairphone over supporting Google.

[–] nforminvasion@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago

You can buy second hand! Backmarket, Ebay, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist.

[–] eleitl@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I prefer secure systems. Buy used/refurbished for not supporting Google.

[–] atcorebcor@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I think it still supports Google. If someone wants a Pixel and one less is available second hand, thats one more person buying it in store. Probably not 1:1 relationship there, but still.

[–] eleitl@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 weeks ago

Precious few people bother with alternative ROMs. GOS users are a small subset of that. The impact on new Pixel device sales is very close to zero. In future, there is the promise of a new OEM. I wouldn't sweat it.

[–] LedgeDrop@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 weeks ago

Well, if you're patient Graphene release some messages that they're teaming up with a large phone manufacturer and will release a Graphene phone in Q4 2026 or 2027.

However, this announcement was made before all the AI hype which is consuming all the RAM.

[–] rumba@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 weeks ago

If I've got my story straight. (and if not, someone here will surely correct me)

For Graphene to deliver the advanced security provided by their OS, they need features found on newer processors and want more timely firmware updates. Google currently delivers on both needs.

FP is behind on hardware, prob cost cutting to make modular costs more affordable.