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Re:I want a computer that I own by rnestler on Tuesday March 09, 2021 @04:07AM (#26396840)
> I cannot choose any of the parts, and even doing simple reparation tasks like replacing a battery is a nightmare these days.

There is the https://www.fairphone.com/en/ which is a modular and easy to repair smartphone. They also make it easy to install alternative operating systems like Sailfish or an OSS version of Android.

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Re:I want a computer that I own by tremon on Tuesday March 09, 2021 @05:34AM (#26397387)
The company itself only supports stock Android, although they do foster (some) community efforts for ports. Sailfish doesn't seem available for the Fairphone 3; /e/OS is, but to get it preinstalled you need to order from E, not Fairphone itself: https://esolutions.shop/shop/e-os-fairphone-3-plus/
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Re:I want a computer that I own by robotnikman on Tuesday March 09, 2021 @12:08PM (#26400874)
Unfortunately they don't seem to work in the US, and from what I've seen they are mainly focusing on selling and making sure their phones work in Europe.
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