@heyloura interesting! Happy to find a user that does not have Play Store access. As for messaging, can you install Signal and use that as your messaging app with family and friends, instead of Google Messages?
@rom Yeah, I've tried to get my family to switch over to Signal with no luck. I did find a couple other SMS apps to try out.
I'm trying my best to avoid putting Google Play Services on this device. So far so good 😄
@mycabinetofcuriosities.com Thanks for the reply! I hope they keep refining e/OS because, in my opinion, its close to being a solid option.
@heyloura Interesting. I keep toying with the idea of having a Fairphone to play with just so I can see what its like to use none of the big services in a mobile setting.