submitted 1 month ago by python@programming.dev to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

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Hey people! I was wondering if anyone here has heard of/ used Morena's /e/OS and would be willing to share some opinions?

I was looking to get a FairPhone 5 sometime soon anyways and randomly came across the option to get it "without Google"

Which took me a bit off guard because I never really considered that something like that could be an option (without the hassle of rooting a phone and slapping a custom OS on it). So - is it any good? It says that you can still install most regular Android Apps. I don't think I would miss any specific Google features, and getting a fresh start with a phone does sound nice.

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[-] Lemmchen@feddit.org 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

What's the appeal of eOS over LineageOS?

[-] BarHocker@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 1 month ago

Easy install, OTA updates, you can buy a Fairphone preinstalled with it.

So mainly easier access I would say, while not having a downside.

[-] Eyck_of_denesle@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 weeks ago

Preinstalled is the biggest difference I would suppose. People like what they get.

[-] Lemmchen@feddit.org -3 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

Downside: Not LineageOS :)

[-] Atemu@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 weeks ago

It's based on LOS; you get all the features.

[-] Mio@feddit.nu 2 points 4 weeks ago

I think the question should be why choose eOS over normal Android. Because it is not fully Google made. Competition is good. Yes, I don't know how to switch Android ROM, so does many other as well.