Thorgrem
Nice. How does it work compared to Android? Do all apps work (bank, government, shops and so on)?
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Show threadUNY0NMar 7

I have eOS on the fairphone 5, and I have had zero problems with banking apps and the like.

That doesn’t mean you won’t have problems though, I don’t use many of those kinds of apps other than a bank authentication app, and a few others for public transit tickets, etc. I also live in europe, milage may vary elsewhere.

Keep in mind that eOS IS android, just with google telemetry removed. You can add a google account if you want/need to, at which point any android app should work as expected. That of course defeats the purpose somewhat, but even then eOS will still help you stay as private as possible by informing you about app trackers and using alternative services for location, etc.

Show threadilliMar 7

Not /e/OS user, but it is Android - just degoogled. Uses microG as a replacement for Google services if I’m not mistaken.

As for apps, I recommend checking out an app called Plexus on Fdroid - it’s an app where people report how apps work on alternative ROMs with either microG or fully degoogled. It’s pretty neat.

Show threadtramdan.ukMar 7
Surely without Google services it’s AOSP. Android trademarked by Google.
Show threadrnercleMar 7

/e/ (also known as /e/ OS and /e/OS, formerly Eelo) is a fork of LineageOS, an Android-based mobile operating system,

☞ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%2Fe%2F_(operating_system)

/e/ (operating system) - Wikipedia

Show threadGammelfischMar 7
Thanks for the info and I am going to order a Fairphone this week.
Show thread18107Mar 7

Fairphone 6

My bank app will install, but I can’t login unless I also install Google Play Services. The website works fine without.

No issues with other apps. I do prioritise installing from F-Droid whenever possible.

Show threadFinnFootedMar 8
I use a different open source OS. Have you tried microG? Or is that already on e?
Show thread18107Mar 8

Yes, microG is on /e/OS by default. I believe my bank uses some of the security features from Play Services that aren’t in microG.

I’m not 100% sure that it can’t be fixed, but it’s such a minor nuisance that I don’t think it’s worth my time to investigate.

Show threadℍ𝕂-𝟞𝟝Mar 8
I used e/OS on an FP4 forever, but the Danish government apps ban anything not made by an American megacorp.