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Less-worst android brands? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by gomp@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Since I need to run a few apps that won't work on LineageOS (because dumb developer security stance), I need to buy a "regular" android device that includes all the google "services".

Ideally, it should be a cheap second-hand phone that will still receive security updates for a long time.

Are there bands that are better (well, "less worse") than others from a privacy perspective?

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[–] pipariturbiini@sopuli.xyz 18 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I'd say Fairphone is less worse than e.g. Samsung or other big companies from a privacy perspective. Their phones are also promised long support cycle, meaning software updates as well as replacement parts, so buying used should be more viable than other brands. Although I believe they might be difficult to find if you're not in Europe.

[–] bbbhltz@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

Fairphone did launch in the US this year, with /e/OS I believe.

[–] Ilandar@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Fairphone 5 is coming in one week!

[–] UnfortunateShort@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

They are supposed to be available in the US and by proxy probably NA as a whole tho