That is understandable, talking to the operators and getting spec info from them is a way to verify. I know it’s tedious, but it’s worth it.

Ahh well you could always join someone else’s server and communicate through them honestly.

What was the company’s name? I would like to dig deeper into Threema so I can communicate with folks that use it about these changes.

XMPP is a good alternative and a good client to use would be monocles. Let me see if I can find my link archive to XMPP info and I’ll share it with you.

Yeah, it’s hard to believe companies now. That’s why I’m building a XMPP server/service to help people move off of centralized services.

Yeah, I say run GrapheneOS for the best security on android on a pixel. The next best if you want an older device is to run DeGoogled LineageOS, I use a Pixel 4a 5G and it runs superb and it’s easier to repair. It also doesn’t have the extra BS most phones have now these days. Although I do use a few more apps, defaults should suffice. (Except for messaging use Molly a android fork of Signal or XMPP)

I thought about doing it, but the prices for parts and importing them was my reasoning to stop because of the tariffs and the already high price of the product. But I might give it a go once I run out of parts for my Pixel 4A 5g or the LineageOS maintainer stops working on it.

I just wish there was a way to get the Fairphone in the U.S. I love the repairability aspect and I already use LineageOS as my main OS to keep my devices as long as possible. I also have access to a 3D printer to build accessories and parts for them too.

A good idea if you can’t buy Euro is to buy used and flash LineageOS if your device is supported. I’m using a Pixel 4a 5G as my driver with LineageOS since I know how to repair it and I have easy access to parts for them. (Thanks to buying bulk parts from local offices near me that used them.)