Moi? I use currently a NOTE 20 ultra 5g. Probably my second best phone, I only hate the fact it’s so massive (I miss being able to use just one hand for my phone) and the mediocre battery life for someone like me that watches a lot of videos. But the S pen is so handy those few times you need it.
The best phone was probably a landline that was shaped like a duck.
It quacked when you had an incoming call.How is it that technology has gone backwards in this area?
You should still be able to make your phone quack when an incoming call comes.
Asus Zenphone 10; headphone jack, minimal bloatware, two physical sim slots, good battery, small size so it actually fits in a pocket, finger print sensor on the power button so it’s seamless to unlock. Best phone I’ve had in quite a while
One possible drawback is that I don’t think it supports esim or has an sd card slot.
My current and best phone is the Pixel 7 :3
Pixel 8 with GrapheneOS
Current: Pixel 6a. Probably the best out of all the phones I’ve owned. Wish the battery life was a little bit longer.
I do have a soft spot for my first ever smartphone, the Nexus 4. I adored it.
Agreed, Nexus 4 was amazing and I miss it.
cheapest. there hasnt been an innovation since they added bluetooth i care or need.
my phone is [generally] not used for content consumption, i have real machines for that.
Like your mouth and stomach?
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Pixel 7 pro here. They’re overpriced at release but if you’re willing to buy last year’s model they’re pretty good.
Pixel 6a. Changed the OS to GrapheneOS. This is the best phone I’ve owned.
My good condition used 7 pro is arriving tomorrow and I plan on doing the same.
Fantastic. I went with GOS over 2 years ago. It’s been great.
Would this be an overly complex process for those with only some tinkering experience (e.g., I’ve got Linux on my laptop and have a general sense of how terminal/tilix works)? I’ve read the docs but can’t get a sense of the complexity
It’s very easy to install GrapheneOS. All the instructions are laid out on their site. There are two options CLI or a web installer.
Thank you! 😊
GrapheneOS is by far the simplest experience I have ever had with flashing a custom ROM over the years. The web installer is very straightforward.
Awesome, thanks so much! I’ll bump this into the projects list 😁
Web installer wont work with a sandboxed browser without some tinkering if you are installing off linux.
Okay time to show my ignorance lol. Can you offer a resource on what a sandboxed browser is and what kind of tinkering is required??
If you use flathub linux store, many apps will come “sanboxed” ie they will have restricted permissions on your system. This whole another lesson on how linux works.
Either way, in order to use the web installer, you need browser installed on “system” which i think means your normal user permissions which would allow you to use the web installer.
If you are having issues with web installer, command line still works.
I think easiest way is to install chromium as system to this job.
Had this phone, Google pushed an OS update that caused the bootloader to get corrupted on a factory reset. Tried to tell me I had to pay them to get the motherboard replaced even though their faulty ass update broke the phone. Three months out of warranty. Never buying a pixel again.
That sucks but as long as Google allows the Pixel line to install GrapheneOS - I’ll always buy a Pixel.
This is what I have going, and I too wish it had wireless charging. But overall, just a fine phone and not ridiculously huge.
I’m going to switch it out at some point. Any gotchas?
The phone or the OS? Hardware wise, my only gripe is the lack of wireless charging. I use an aftermarket plug to add it, but it doesn’t put the charge pad quite in the right place, so I sometimes have to put it upside down. It also means the USB-C port is always occupied. That isn’t a huge deal for me as I like to use plugs to keep dust out anyway
Software wise, I’m still running regular Android. I don’t like that there’s no Gallery app. You have to use Google Photos. That coupled with the fact that .nomedia files don’t seem to work mean that the app shows ALL photos on your phone, including some you might want to keep private.
Other than that though, I’m pretty happy with it. Just upgraded mine to 15.
Thanks. Yeah I didn’t specify, I have the phone. I really wish the pixel line had replaceable batteries. And like you said wireless charging is a game changer. I like it so that the USB C will last longer. At least in theory.
I took just run android but I plan on experimenting after I get another phone. I’m looking for a phone that will last more than a couple of years…
I like it so that the USB C will last longer. At least in theory.
It’s more than theory in my experience. I had a OnePlus 5 and lint completely ruined the USB-C port. I could spend 10 minutes trying to dig stuff out and get the cable right for it to establish a charge before I finally gave up and upgraded. It’s why I’m not AS annoyed that the wireless charging add-on takes up the port. As long as it’s also keeping debris out of the port (and the rest of the phone continues to run well) I’ll live with it.
I tried to install using a Chromebook which failed. Next, I tried my tablet, nope. I had to buy a Windows laptop to get it done. If you have a real computer, you should be fine.
US owner of an EU Fairphone 4. It is functionally locked to T-mobile due to AT&T not wanting unlocked devices on their network and the 5G bands dont always line up correctly so calls while driving are tricky. Beyond that, I love the device and can do that cool party trick where you can take out your battery and everyone stares in awe at my organic, free-range smart phone. (That part is a lie, I dont go to parties).
Joking asside, I like having an attempt at an ethically sourced phone, even though it is a finicky device. There is a US redistributor and they sell a model with region appropriate changes and a de-googled cloud backup service, but im not in the market for replacing this thing yet.
Eu fairphone 4 user here. Obviously i have none of these issues as phone/network locking isnt a thing here. And im running lineageos and not fully degoogled ( which im ok with ).
But the party trick is very real haha.
I plan to use this phone for at least 8 years as my previous phone, a one plus x, i used for 8 years.Fairphone also has 5 (!) year of warranty if you sign up for free.
And you can still buy all the spare parts for the Fairphone 2 which came out 9 years ago.
So getting to 8 years shouldn’t be a problem.
Exactly the reason why i replaced the one plus x ( which was running a lineageos android 11 build fine ) with the fairphone 4 :D
Currently using a Google Pixel 8, I’ve been reading up about GrapheneOS.
Why would an average user need to install this over the stock OS?
To not be dependent on Google and send all your data to them.
I know the average user doesn’t care, but they should.
New interface, customisation, fdroid apps, security updates/data protection; the list goes on, I think…? 🤔 I haven’t looked it up in a while; but it’s definitely one of the reasons I got a Pixel 8 Pro. You should stay curious.
One Plus 8, it’s been more than 4 years. I refreshed it with a /e/OS install and I still love it!
I’ve only had to replace the charging port a few days ago. It’s not too hard if you have a heat gun
Samsung Galaxy S20, still doing good work for me.
Nothing really compares to that first iPhone though.
Samsung S10 here. It needs replacement or LineageOS.
Best phone? I LOVED my Nexus5. Oh man, was that a great phone. Before that - get ready - StarTAC 7800: a feature-flip. Not as indestructable as my micro-TAC 550 but still a great phone.
Sony Xperia 5 V
Great camera, small size, excellent battery life, removable storage, IP rated, and has a headphone jack. The only thing it is missing is a removable battery.
This is ny daily driver as well. Just wish Sony would update the phone for longer
Yeah, I actually bought mine just before the VI models were available for purchase when I found out at 5 VI was not going to be produced. Its a big hole in the segment imo.
I have a Fairphone 5. Maybe too expensive for what it is, but hopefully it doesn’t have a big evil annoying company behind it and it should hopefully last a while. Still running stock Android on it though, because I don’t want to lose Play Attestation or whatever it is called.
I dropped my FairPhone 5 from a bicycle on unwelcoming pavement at good speed. Broke the camera glasses, the screen protector, the carry case and the back cover. It looked positively destroyed and my first thought was “yay, it’s repairable”. Repairing was easy enough and aside from some war wounds on the side of the case (scratches) it’s as good as new. I’m glad I got this phone.
Aside from being repairable, I also appreciate the e/OS support.
Mine was 300€ used, definitely worth the money.
