I was considering getting a LG G5. Some models support an older version of LineageOS and I love the replaceable battery.

What do you recommend?

  • Chais@sh.itjust.works
    8·
    4 months ago

    Motorola’s Moto G series is usually supported and relatively cheap.
    However, if you’re willing to spend a little bit more I recommend getting a Fairphone, if you can. Simply because they guarantee 10 years of device support after release and you can easily get original replacement parts.
    So you won’t have to get a new phone just because the battery died.

    • rmukEnglish
      6·
      4 months ago

      So I was about to say “I love my Fairphone 5 and recommend it wholeheartedly but it’s not supported by Lineage is yet, which is really frustrating, especially after its been out nearly a whole year”, but then I checked and - well, I’ll be damned - LineageOS does support the FP5 now so I know what I’ll be doing later on: eating chicken wings. But after that, upgrading my FP5 to LineageOS.

      • Chais@sh.itjust.works
        4·
        4 months ago

        Yea it took some time until my FP4 was supported by lineage, back when it was new. But if the price is an issue I doubt OP would get the latest model, anyway.

        • rmukEnglish
          2·
          4 months ago

          I maintain that it’s cheaper to buy better and keep longer, but, yeah, Vimes’ Boots strike again.