I consider to switch to Fairphone from iPhone, what should I need to know? Is it possible to get it work without Google account? Or is it better to switch to another operating system as well?

  • jlow (he/him)@beehaw.org
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    7 days ago

    I’m on an FP5 atm, was on stock Google for about half a year (without Google account) before switiching to CalyxOS, I have no complaints except maybe the camera which is terrible, caved in and installed Gcam, probably this one:

    https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-suggested/

    Be aware that I’ve never used an Iphone and I’m quite deep into the anti-evilcorp stuff, have been runnig customs roms for years and years, so I probably just don’t know many of the cool features you can in exchange for giving up your privacy, so I don’t miss them.

    If you switch I’m happy to help / answer questions.

    • Asfalttikyntaja@sopuli.xyzOP
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      7 days ago

      Ok. I will continue to investigate this further and make my decision later. I would like to get away from those mega corporations, so I don’t think I have any problem with those cool and fancy features I might lose. My only concern is how to install some custom rom without ending up with expensive paper weight.