Hello. I was considering buying a Pixel phone and using GrapheneOS, but given the current issues with AOSP and Google’s developer verification for apps, which might effectively kill F-Droid, I’m no longer sure if it’s a viable option. So, I’ve been thinking about trying a Linux phone for daily use.
I’ve seen that SailfishOS is an option, specifically with the Jolla C2, but I’m not convinced by the phone itself due to its low-resolution screen and lack of a fingerprint reader. I do find it interesting that it allows easy installation of Android apps, which is quite important to me at the moment.
From what I’ve seen, I could buy a Sony Xperia 10 III Dual SIM (the Xperia 10 IV and V don’t support Android apps) and install SailfishOS, but this raises some questions:
- Is it worth buying this phone and installing SailfishOS? I don’t know if anyone has tried it or if there’s another phone or Linux distribution for phones you could recommend.
- The SailfishOS website states that this phone comes with version “4.4.0 Vanha Rauma 2022.” Is it possible to update it to the latest version? Where can I find out how long this phone will be supported?
- If I install SailfishOS on this phone, will the fingerprint reader work? Or does SailfishOS, regardless of the phone, not support this feature?
- I’ve seen that it’s possible to install MicroG on the Jolla C2, so I assume it’s also possible on the Xperia. But is it possible to install Android Auto along with “Android Auto - XLauncher Unlocked (AAXLU)” and have it work? I currently use “aa4mg” with “Android Auto - XLauncher Unlocked (AAXLU)” to run CoMaps in my car.
- Is there something similar to the “Play Integrity Fork” module, which I use with Magisk, to spoof apps into working? That’s what I currently use on my LineageOS phone.
Thank you very much.
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