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  • EOS does indeed have google services removed, and replaced with microG, which is an open source replacement that allows dependent apps to still work. You can check it out here:
    https://e.foundation/e-os/

    I really like the balance they go for between practicality and privacy. Never tried their own online services so I can’t comment on that part.

    As for VPN with hotspot, no idea. :D For what it’s worth, regular hotspotting worked fine in my experience.

    If you’re concerned about the lifespan of the device, maybe the FP4 or FP5 would better. Lacking headphone jack aside, they seem like good upgrades and should last waaay longer.







  • I’ve been using Fairphone 3 with /e/os manually installed for about two years. Here’s my experience:

    Stability wise there’s been two issues. Once after a big version upgrade, the GPS stopped working. It turned out the mozilla location service was somehow disabled. Switching it back on fixed that.
    The other issue is that I’ve noticed lately it’s opted to not play my ringtone for sms and calls. I’m not sure if that’s a bug or some odd default behavior in Android 12.
    Also I should mention how the Google Play apps in the App Lounge can be a bit random in when they are available to be installed. I’m not sure if that’s a stability/bug issue or just Google Play being uncooperative. Overall, I’d say stability has been pretty good. I don’t remember last time I had a crash. There’s been maybe 1 or 2 crashes in total.

    As for the cloud based apps and IOS styled launcher. I’m not a fan either, but just using alternative apps and switching to Neo Launcher has been great.

    Overall I’ve been really happy with the phone. It’s offered almost exactly the balance I want between out-of-the-box android compatibility/ease-of-use vs degoogled privacy & customizibility.