I’ve accidentally got the newest Xperia model instead of the previous one (still no LineageOS) and had to replace some core apps (like, phone, SMS) with foss alternatives, since they kept nagging me about the forcibly removed Play dependencies. To my complaint, Sony answered that “they sell it as a Google package and the Play framework is integral there”. How this is GDPR compliant, can be sold here, is beyound me.
But the hardware is worth it, can even be used with one hand and no battery worries.
Btw, plastic body is superior; my screen and battery should’ve be at least 10x cracked now. Especially after a Oneplus, whose back is covered in glass, can’t really be repaired.
I’ve accidentally got the newest Xperia model instead of the previous one (still no LineageOS) and had to replace some core apps (like, phone, SMS) with foss alternatives, since they kept nagging me about the forcibly removed Play dependencies. To my complaint, Sony answered that “they sell it as a Google package and the Play framework is integral there”. How this is GDPR compliant, can be sold here, is beyound me.
But the hardware is worth it, can even be used with one hand and no battery worries.
Btw, plastic body is superior; my screen and battery should’ve be at least 10x cracked now. Especially after a Oneplus, whose back is covered in glass, can’t really be repaired.