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[โ€“] skarn@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

GrapheneOS requires I think a few other things, like the possibility to completely disable the data lines in the USB port, and a bunch of others.

The problem with Fairphone is that they have rather high demands (e.g. long term support for hardware, better production practices) but they are a rather small outfit, so the default answer from parts manufacturers is "talk to the hand".

As they grow they'll become more interesting

I would argue that Fairphone with /e/OS is a combination of a committed/sustainable manufacturer with a trustworthy OS. It does not actively spy or screw with you, and it tries to prevent snooping in many places.

Of course it's not nearly as security hardened as GrapheneOS, so that may be an unacceptable compromise to come.

[โ€“] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 1 points 21 hours ago

like the possibility to completely disable the data lines in the USB port

the fairphone 4 can do that, calyxos makes use of it