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What OS to run on fp4 (sh.itjust.works)
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I am looking at getting a fp4. (Pretty seriously, I am typing this on an older phone because I listed my newer phone on eBay to switch) I want a good, privacy focused operating system to run on it and was wondering what you all run and what your experiences have been. My main concerns are:

  1. Support - I don’t want my operating system maintained by just 1 or 2 random people on github.

  2. Features - I want the basic stuff to work but am concerned about the fingerprint sensor and cameras.

  3. Privacy - I want something ideally completely degoogled.

  4. Stability - I don’t know much about android but I use Debian lts if that tells you anything about the kind of update schedule I want.

I know this is a lot to ask of an os but do you have any recommendations?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Don't know about changing the UI, but from a quick look at their website (emphasis mine)

Operated by Murena, your cloud account @murena.io is at the centre of the ecosystem, allowing to store, back up and retrieve your data safely on remote servers.
It lets you store, back up and retrieve your data safely on remote servers. For advanced users, we also offer options to self-host.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I know cloud stuff doesn’t automatically mean bad, but I default to suspicious when I hear a company offer cloud stuff. I do intend to try it. Going in with a negative expectation is nice because you will always be right or pleasantly surprised.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I'm using Murena's FP4. The cloud is optional and your phone works without it. I don't use their cloud service, and everything works just fine.

IIRC you can run Murena's cloud services on your own server, since they released it under a free and open license.