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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)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] 2 points 9 months ago (9 children)

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

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago (6 children)

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

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago (5 children)

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

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (2 children)

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

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    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.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months 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.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months 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.

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