Love this! Since google is stupidly cracking down on android and fairphone is able to run Ubuntu mobile os. Now we will have an alternative to android and iPhones in the US
The company isn’t debuting with its Fairphone smartphones, though, as it’s choosing to launch the Fairbuds XL repairable headphones as its first product in the country. This will be sold in the US as part of a partnership with Amazon.
Honestly, I’m glad they did the Fairbuds first. Just the XL is a little disappointing, since I was hoping for the regular Fairbuds, but I’m sure it makes sense for them to do it that way.
A lot of people aren’t fine with buying a phone that’s a bit behind whatever the newest, flashiest, highest-end phone is, but they are fine with buying headphones that might not please an audiophile, but will be perfectly good for everyone else. Especially if they can replace the battery, cables, speakers, ear cushions, headband, and speaker covers for a price that’s downright reasonable. (20 euros for a brand-new battery, for example)
I really want to have them be a real option to consider whenever I get to needing a new phone. I can deal with lack of wireless charging (I haven’t used it a lot on my current and last phones). But the downgrade of USB to 2.0 seems really odd. Would be less of an issue if they made parts like that able to use ones from older ones to get both more options for modding and for not wasting parts already made. Would also be great if they had some of the sandboxing that I hear Graphene folks talk about for being able to have Play Store apps but not give up being able to sideload apps that won’t be enrolled in Google’s BS new system (wishful thinking).
Not currently needing a new phone (hoping to get two more years minimum from my S24 Ultra I had to get to replace my broken S23 Ultra in January). So there is plenty of time to see what they release over the coming years. Would love to see if they can manage to get options for higher IP ratings while still being able to have self-repair. Even if they have to be really really clear about not being able to guaranty the rating if opened. I already tell people that even with iPhones that I fix using Apple’s official/certified process, that they shouldn’t trust the water resistance is 100% the same as out of the box (even then I get freaked out if my phone or my friends just jump into water lol).
In the end I just really want to see them and other OEMs that go out of their way to support real open bootloaders and self-repair be real options. My Samsung phones over the past 8 years have been great for at least useful features and at least being able to sideload apps (like all Android devices). But I haven’t been able to try custom ROMs since their efuse tripping would mean I couldn’t use Samsung Pay if I wanted to go back to their stock if I didn’t like (or needed to revert back from) the custom ones.
They’re bringing the actual brand to the US? I suppose that’s something. Murena has been selling Fairphone devices here for several years now.
For what it’s worth, Fairphone handsets are currently sold in the US via partner Murena. These particular phones come pre-installed with Murena’s /e/OS Android software, which promises a deGoogled experience. However, Fairphone devices elsewhere come with Google services out of the box. So US consumers would finally be able to get their hands on a Fairphone handset with Google integration.
Well. That’s certainly a choice. Hopefully we have the option of not using Google services from the factory.
You can import them from outside the country off the internet. You can’t go to the local Best Buy or phone seller in the mall and pick one up in person.
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Love this! Since google is stupidly cracking down on android and fairphone is able to run Ubuntu mobile os. Now we will have an alternative to android and iPhones in the US
It’s Fairphone
Thank you.
You’re welcome
Fairphone has partnered with Amazon. They are no longer remotely fair. Look elsewhere if you want ethical hardware.
I’m out of the proverbial loop. What did they do?
Those bastards!
That’s it?
Honestly, I’m glad they did the Fairbuds first. Just the XL is a little disappointing, since I was hoping for the regular Fairbuds, but I’m sure it makes sense for them to do it that way.
A lot of people aren’t fine with buying a phone that’s a bit behind whatever the newest, flashiest, highest-end phone is, but they are fine with buying headphones that might not please an audiophile, but will be perfectly good for everyone else. Especially if they can replace the battery, cables, speakers, ear cushions, headband, and speaker covers for a price that’s downright reasonable. (20 euros for a brand-new battery, for example)
Oh, fun.
K, but you can buy the Fairphone 6 in the us now.
I really want to have them be a real option to consider whenever I get to needing a new phone. I can deal with lack of wireless charging (I haven’t used it a lot on my current and last phones). But the downgrade of USB to 2.0 seems really odd. Would be less of an issue if they made parts like that able to use ones from older ones to get both more options for modding and for not wasting parts already made. Would also be great if they had some of the sandboxing that I hear Graphene folks talk about for being able to have Play Store apps but not give up being able to sideload apps that won’t be enrolled in Google’s BS new system (wishful thinking).
Not currently needing a new phone (hoping to get two more years minimum from my S24 Ultra I had to get to replace my broken S23 Ultra in January). So there is plenty of time to see what they release over the coming years. Would love to see if they can manage to get options for higher IP ratings while still being able to have self-repair. Even if they have to be really really clear about not being able to guaranty the rating if opened. I already tell people that even with iPhones that I fix using Apple’s official/certified process, that they shouldn’t trust the water resistance is 100% the same as out of the box (even then I get freaked out if my phone or my friends just jump into water lol).
In the end I just really want to see them and other OEMs that go out of their way to support real open bootloaders and self-repair be real options. My Samsung phones over the past 8 years have been great for at least useful features and at least being able to sideload apps (like all Android devices). But I haven’t been able to try custom ROMs since their efuse tripping would mean I couldn’t use Samsung Pay if I wanted to go back to their stock if I didn’t like (or needed to revert back from) the custom ones.
They’re bringing the actual brand to the US? I suppose that’s something. Murena has been selling Fairphone devices here for several years now.
Well. That’s certainly a choice. Hopefully we have the option of not using Google services from the factory.
Fairphones allow for bootloader unlocking as well as relocking.
There’s nothing stopping you from installing a supported custom ROM.
https://support.fairphone.com/hc/en-us/articles/10492476238865-How-to-unlock-and-re-lock-the-bootloader
I’m aware. It’s why I said this:
I would do it anyway, but a degoogled ROM with factory support would be nice.
In their EU store, Fairphone already sells degoogled Fairphones with /e/OS next to their regular Fairphones with Google.
Is this what you mean with
?
Or do you want them to get rid of the partnership with murena and do it themselves?
Exactly what I mean. With Fairphone bringing the brand to the US, I’m hoping that option carries over.
Thanks for the clarification. Hopefully they will do that.
I’m confused. You can already buy fairphones in the us. I’m using one now.
You can import them from outside the country off the internet. You can’t go to the local Best Buy or phone seller in the mall and pick one up in person.
Ahhhh gotcha. I was wondering.
How? For example, nothing phone won’t sell directly in USA and Canada. In Canada, they do through best buy.
I just ordered the Fairphone online and it showed up. Nothing crazy. Sorry still a bit confused.
I think it was through Murena Store before (don’t know if it still is)
https://murena.com/shop/smartphones/brand-new/murena-fairphone-6/ and parts too.