buddybeagle2016Mar 13

Switch to Fairphone 6 Murena

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Switch to Fairphone 6 Murena - Lemmy.zip

Hi everyone, I have a question. I currently own a Galaxy Z Fold 7 and am considering switching to a Fairphone 6 running Murena. My main priorities are using Proton Mail, my banking apps, and Android Auto. What should I know before making the switch? Thanks!

Show threadmortalicMar 13

I have a fp6, with /e/os. I use all the things you list. Android auto only just started working in limited ways, but you have to follow a doc from murena release notes to get it working. Basically you have to install a few Google services. After that, the digital assistant still doesn’t work, so you can’t respond to texts and stuff but everything else works fine. Proton apps all work great, in fact proton VPN is on the F-Droid store.

Banking apps vary, but my bank works great.

Show threadeldavi

Thank you for sharing this; Android Auto has been one of two questions holding me back from taking this plunge.

It makes me wish that murena had more inexpensive options so that I wouldnt be afraid of jumping in.

Mar 13 at 7:36pmWeb
Show threadmortalicMar 14
They do have that one called terracube or something, but I don’t know how good it is.
Show threadeldaviMar 14
i can’t do 4g anymore. lol
Show threadmortalicMar 14
Oh is it 4give only lol, no thanks. Don’t give up on the idea of buying used phones too. Just be careful to search for bootloader unlocked. Else you get a Verizon phone that’s only carrier unlocked. I flashed /e/os on an fp5, and a pixel tablet, it’s pretty easy.
Show threadeldavi5d ago
do you now what network coverage is like in the united states for fairphones; my google searches give me conflicting testimonials of people who bought them
Show threadmortalic5d ago
If you are on T-Mobile, or one of their subsidiaries like Mint mobile, you’ll have great coverage. I don’t know if any of the other carriers work though.