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I got my gen 6 a few days ago with /e/os installed. I definitely don't regret it.
Do you use Google Play? Any (banking) apps that don't work?
Apps from the play store can be downloaded using the app store on the phone which can pull from the play store. My bank app worked using microg. Download the plexus database to see the rating https://f-droid.org/packages/tech.techlore.plexus
Nice. How does it work compared to Android? Do all apps work (bank, government, shops and so on)?
I have eOS on the fairphone 5, and I have had zero problems with banking apps and the like.
That doesn't mean you won't have problems though, I don't use many of those kinds of apps other than a bank authentication app, and a few others for public transit tickets, etc. I also live in europe, milage may vary elsewhere.
Keep in mind that eOS IS android, just with google telemetry removed. You can add a google account if you want/need to, at which point any android app should work as expected. That of course defeats the purpose somewhat, but even then eOS will still help you stay as private as possible by informing you about app trackers and using alternative services for location, etc.
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.
Not /e/OS user, but it is Android - just degoogled. Uses microG as a replacement for Google services if I'm not mistaken.
As for apps, I recommend checking out an app called Plexus on Fdroid - it's an app where people report how apps work on alternative ROMs with either microG or fully degoogled. It's pretty neat.
Thanks for the info and I am going to order a Fairphone this week.
Surely without Google services it's AOSP. Android is trademarked by Google.
☞ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%2Fe%2F_%28operating_system%29
My bank app worked. I was very happy about it. My metro pass app also installed without issue and transferred my pass. Even government apps worked. Microg is useful for sure.
same, but installing a different launcher is sadly mandatory as the default is ass
Not a big deal for me as I customize every phone that I own anyway, so for me I'm just using Lawnchair and that works perfectly for me even on this phone so I don't see an issue with it.
Are tutorials to do this available?
Installing a new launcher? Just install it from the app store and then activate as your default launcher in androids app settings. It's just that simple.
Same
Got mine with Android and now wish I'd gone for /e/os instead - looks to be a mega faff to change it now