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The Fairphone is a great idea, however, the software support plan, which is crucial for a long-term device, is vague [⁰]. I wonder if there is a realistic plan
by pizza234 9y ago
The Fairphone is a great idea, however, the software support plan, which is crucial for a long-term device, is vague [⁰].
I wonder if there is a realistic plan for such devices; I'm not sure a subscription plan would work - would non-technically minded people pay?
[⁰] https://support.fairphone.com/hc/en-us/articles/205504175-What-is-the-plan-for-software-updates-on-the-Fairphone-2- https://support.fairphone.com/hc/en-us/articles/205504175-Wh...
- Vinnl 9y agoCoincidentally they just made some announcements on that [0]. > Right now, we’re hard at work to get Android 7.1 “Nougat” into the hands of existing and new Fairphone 2 users this summer. Unfortunately: > Now, you may be wondering, “why not Android 8, ‘Oreo’?”. Android 8 and 9 are entirely new levels of complexity from Android 7, far more different than 7 was to 6. Therefore, attempting the upgrade to 7 was the best option. [0] https://www.fairphone.com/en/2018/05/08/keeping-your-phone-longer-refreshed/ https://www.fairphone.com/en/2018/05/08/keeping-your-phone-l...