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[–] nesc@lemmy.cafe 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I mean, every phone can be called modular if 'made from multiple parts' is the definition, in article they only mention non-glued battery.

[–] bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Just being able to open it up without unglueing the display is a big win. Before my FP3 I had a Nokia 6 or 7. It had a broken USB-C connector. A 5 € part to exchange. But the screen also had a tiny tear. Because of that changing the 5 € part cost about as much as a new phone because they'd have to also change the glued on display to get to the part.

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I don't think they use adhesives for the display either, something making many apple products' screens unrepairable.

[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

They don't use adhesive anywhere in the phone, as I understand. It is made up of 12 separate modules that can be swapped in and out without the need for a heat gun/mat.

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

ggggrrrreeat :D

I so want one. I hope to make my next phone a fairphone even though it's not an option for me yet (US). I really love their work.

[–] Xamrica@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 day ago (2 children)

AFAIK, Murena(.com) sells Fairphones with their custom ROM in the US, but they may be a bit more expensive.

[–] Ilandar@lemmy.today 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You can also buy through Vireo, they ship globally.

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 1 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) (1 children)

TY!

edit: wasn't able to find it on their devices pages.... :|