Fairphone 6 with /e/OS 4.0 – Results, results, results
4 hours ago
- The author tested /e/OS on a Fairphone as an alternative to mainstream Android and iOS, noting the niche options available.
- The system update to /e/OS 4.0 was smooth, taking about 10 minutes, with no unwanted changes to settings or security baseline.
- Improvements include a weather widget that works with location services disabled, though the app still requires location permission, and new wallpapers with thumbnail mismatches.
- Annoyances include Do Not Disturb mode resetting on reboot, requiring re-enabling, which the author finds counterproductive.
- Overall, the update is positive with functional and visual improvements, but it retains some 'modern' software behaviors that the author dislikes.
- Future plans involve testing a full range of apps, both proprietary and open-source, to evaluate the feasibility of an Android experience without Google services.