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I replaced my Samsung S24 with a Fairphone 6 running /e/OS and used it as my daily work phone. Here's whether a de-Googled smartphone holds up for professional use.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/43965516

It is worth noting that both the hardware and software of Fairphone is heavily dependent on a Chinese company T2Mobile.

For those looking to avoid both US and Chinese companies, then the Jolla phone is the way to go.

  • aegg@europe.pubEnglish
    2·
    4 days ago

    Where did you get that from? I have been using one for the past 6 months without any calling issues.

    • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
      25·
      4 days ago

      It was a common complaint I caacross when researching a few different Linux devices.

      I guess if you’re not having issues I must be wrong, because everyone’s experiences should mirror yours exactly.

      • Kilgore Trout@feddit.itEnglish
        2·
        4 days ago

        It has improved a lot through subsequent releases. It also depends on which phone it is running on. On my Xperia XA2 with licensed SailfishOS at the latest version, there are no issues with calls and SMS. It does not support VoLTE, but it is a non-issue in Europe.