we need hardware that allows to unlock and relock the bootloader after installing alternative operating systems. then you can use grapheneOS and others on your devices. i think motorola is already making steps towards this. i remember reading articles about it.

[–] Goldholz@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Fairphone

[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 1 points 14 hours ago

What is the alternative here for Americans?

[–] Shameless@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago

So there is no option without just buying a new handset? Obviously I'll just have to use the adb way to get my apps until I can buy a different handset I guess

[–] leavemealone@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

How is e/os these days? Last time I checked it wasn't that good.

[–] rbn@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

My Pixel 6A died from water damage two weeks ago. Bought a Fairphone 6, flashed /e/ and relocked the bootloader. For a slightly tech savvy person really easy to do. So far, everything works fine including 3/3 banking apps. I didn't install any Google made apps and except for the gboard keyboard and Android Auto I don't miss anything. Both could be easily installed, but I'll try to stay away on purpose. I'm really happy and can recommend! :)

[–] leavemealone@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Thanks for the post, specially good about the banking apps! How did you install them, anything specific?

[–] rbn@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 day ago

I just installed them via Aurora Store (FOSS alternative to Google Play). No tweaking required.

[–] Goldholz@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 2 days ago

From what friends tell me. Its really good

[–] sbeak@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

aside from various used models (OnePlus 6, Pixel 3a, various old Xiaomi devices, etc.), the Fairphones are your best bet when it comes to Linux phones (as you specify non-Android based projects). The Jolla phone might also be something worth looking at!

iodeOS, e/OS, GrapheneOS, and CalyxOS (they've come back, hooray!) are all great options if you want a degoogled Android ROM (but is still based on AOSP, so not fully independent) and are well supported on the Fairphones and Pixels, as well as a few other devices. These degoogled ROMs are the best option we have now, mobile Linux needs more time in the oven, and will give you more control over your device compared to stock Android! (don't let perfect be the enemy of good and all that)