@humanetech Almost all Android devices, regardless of manufacturer, obtained through the usual retailers are a #SurveillanceCapitalism out of the box experience.
The foldable phones don't appeal to me. Despite the claims, I expect that the fold will become brittle and break. But manufacturers only really want the hardware to last a couple of years and then its on to the next new shiny model. But the more conventional clam shell or keyboard phone designs would be nice to try.
> Almost all Android devices, regardless of manufacturer, obtained through the usual retailers are a #SurveillanceCapitalism out of the box experience.
I expect that is true. But I need a new phone, and want at least a replaceable battery and also need wifi calling (we have no cell signal).
I'm attracted to the newer open-hardware phones but have not researched them enuf yet.
@keith
I have a moto x pure edition that I bought from https://republicwireless.com/ where I also get service.
The battery is so weak I can't use the phone unless it is connected to the charger. The back is delaminating. The battery is not replaceable by me.
And as I mentioned, I have no cell signal where I live.
@bhaugen @bob @humanetech@mastodon.social
Ugh, Phones with design like the Moto X are a curse. There is a lot of adhesive to warm and small parts to fiddle with. That said, while you might not feel up to taking it on yourself, there are probably people who have the tools and practice to do it without too much effort. It may be an option if the device otherwise works for you? This way you only junk the old battery, not the entire device, and you avoid creating the junk that your new phone will eventually become
@bhaugen @bob @humanetech@mastodon.social
Actually, if the back is coming unstuck, then that's good news for replacing the battery!
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Motorola+Moto+X+Pure+Edition+Battery+Replacement/61746
@keith
I found places that offer Motorola phone repairs within 1-2 hours drive, in places where we sometimes go anyway. Will give one of them a try next chance I get.
@bhaugen @bob @humanetech@mastodon.social
Good luck! I have an Asus ZenFone that I've replaced the screen on twice, recently the touch panel died and then the power button disintegrated. The battery is, at this stage, also next to useless. I'm still considering reviving it as it's a good board. I'm just a bit torn having already having junked two screens.
@keith
That's a good idea, I'll see if I can find one nearby.
The phone seems to work, but I don't know if the delamination is a symptom of more fails to come.
But if somebody can replace the battery, they could probably re-attach the back.
@bob @humanetech