I have given thought recently to getting a Pixel 5 in a few months and putting Graphene OS on it. I have a Pinephone CE that I am waiting for things to mature and use a Teracube 2E that has /E/ OS on it. I already only use open source, non Google, apps. Would it be a waste of resources to go for the Pixel 5 being that it has no removable battery unlike my other phones and would instantly be on a limited life span ? I’m already off Android so my privacy and security are already in a pretty good state although it can always be better but it seems I have to succumb to buying a new device every few years to get that which I detest being forced to do. Just looking for opinions to supplement my own.
(Pixel 5 battery is replaceable via a technician’s help, right ?)
“Pixel 5 battery is replaceable via a technician’s help, right ?”
I don’t count that. If I can’t take the back off and pop the battery out then it’s not removable to me. Makes for much cheaper and easier replacements. Take the Pinephone for instance: I can get a replacement battery for it off Amazon for $25-30 and install it in 30 seconds. What would a tech charge me for the Pixel 5 ?
My partner has a phone without a removable battery. I don’t understand why she’s okay with that and she doesn’t understand why I wouldn’t be okay with that.