GrapheneOS makers take a knife to this ‘Google-free’ phone coming to the US

GrapheneOS makers take a knife to this ‘Google-free’ phone coming to the US

Fairphone Gen 6 in hand

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  • The team behind the GrapheneOS platform has criticized the Fairphone Gen 6 for apparent security issues.
  • The team added that the Fairphone model sold in the US lacks “bare minimum” privacy and security protections.
  • Even the standard Fairphone Gen 6 was criticized for delayed software patches and the lack of a secure element.

The Fairphone Gen 6 is one of the best Android phones to get if you want a repairable and sustainable smartphone experience. The device is also coming to the US with the Google-free /e/OS software instead of the conventional Android OS. However, it seems like you should think twice about getting this variant if you care about security.

The team behind the security-focused GrapheneOS Android platform has made some extremely concerning claims about the Fairphone Gen 6 running /e/OS.