Stepan

Schopenhaueriano, sempre più convinto di essere nato nel secolo sbagliato

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2025-09-15 06:13:40 UTC

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I see, and the procedure to do on your own is not so straightforward and there are some risks to break the device. Again, not everybody can afford that. I just need to remove the backbcover on my phone and put a new battery on. Time spent: 2min. Dexterity requires: none.I recognise though we're moving a bit off topic from the original topic. I think you all provided valid arguments in favour of your choice. Simply, it is not for everyone.

2025-09-14 20:55:33 UTC

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Are you sure that us applicable world wide? I cannot see many Google certified centres here...

2025-09-14 19:28:45 UTC

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In my experience, performance start dropping after 2/3 years due to batteries. Fairphones have replaceable batteries. Shift phones have it too. So I'm not too old, but maybe quite unlucky with my previous phones performances...😀

2025-09-14 17:59:23 UTC

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That would be perfect, if only Pixel had replaceable batteries. Does not make much sense to buy a used phone when the battery hardly last more than 2 years (new). Unless you're willing to change phone frequently, which is neither good for your wallet nor sustainable for the the environment.

2025-09-14 17:15:09 UTC

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I'm not saying anything different. Anyone should be aware of limitations and compromises they are willing to face. Not everyone can afford pixel phones + grapheneOS combo though but still some privacy can be achieved.

2025-09-14 07:40:50 UTC

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I value that and myself also I'm looking forward to your next partnership. My point is that not everyone needs the same level of security or privacy (or is willing to accept the required tradeoffs) so other choices that are not plain Google or Apple are possible, with limitation. If I actually need super security, I won't be carrying any smartphone with me anyhow...

2025-09-13 17:36:17 UTC

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Unfortunately, not everybody is owning a pixel phone nor is willing to buy it in the future. I appreciate GrapheneOS is becoming the gold standard for security but alternatives should exist. While waiting for CalyxOS to be back (if ever), I've personally switched to IodéOS.