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I am currently using a Pixel 6a, with GrapheneOS.

However, since Google's update to the battery, my phone is discharging very fast (talking about one percent per minute).

I have looked at changing the battery myself, however it seems to be a bit over my skill level. So, I am in the market for a new phone. (And quite pissed off at Google, especially since they announced the changes to signing, apks, the issues with graphene,...

This time, I would like :

maybe try Linux?
a headphone Jack

I have been looking at postmarket OS, however every supported device is quite old, and I'm not sure if/ how much they are usable today.

I looked at fairphone, but FP5&6 don't support postmarket OS and don't have a headphone Jack.

Currently, I am looking at the Jolla Phone (running SailfishOS), as it has a Jack, and runs Linux.

Do you know of other options, what would you recommend?

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[-] MalReynolds@piefed.social 16 points 1 week ago

FWIW, I took the plunge with a iFixit kit to replace my Pixel7 spicy pillow battery. I'm reasonably handy but had never done a glued phone before. I sprung for a clampy, watched the video and it all went extremely smooth, ~ 1 hour.

[-] JamesBoeing737MAX@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 week ago

Yay, what, 30€ for a fucking battery. Who the fuck is fine with paying that? Or is it only expensive in EU?

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