andreNov 14, 2022

Can anyone recommend a mobile phone with the following features?
* no Google services (e.g. by running an alternative rom)
* not too expensive (it's for children)
* not too bulky
* gets updates
* runs Signal
* at least 4G
* not produced by Google => no Pixel devices

EDIT: * no iPhone

I still own a Samsung A3 2017 which would fit those requirements. Unfortunately, I did not manage to flash it with an alternative rom.

#PurchaseRecommendation

Show threadNiall Winters ⁂Nov 14, 2022
@a32 https://e.foundation/e-os/ is probably your best bet. Details on loading apps from Play store here: https://community.e.foundation/t/app-lounge-know-all-about-it/42331. Refurbished S9's here: https://murena.com/products/smartphones/
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Show threadNiall Winters ⁂
@a32 See: @e_mydata
Nov 14, 2022 at 3:33pmWeb