Getting an S9+ in 2022 or upgrading to newer device?

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So my S9+ died today after 4 years (the screen had a few dead pixels that gradually took over the entire screen, now it’s unusable).

I could change it but it would cost just as much as a getting a “new” (refurbished) one.

My question is: do you think it is worth it in 2022? It’s the best device to me, especially the camera and how smooth /e/ runs. But maybe I should go for something more future-proof (hardware-wise, but also regarding updates from /e/). I don’t care about 5g (as long as carriers don’t shut down 4g…)

I see that the S10+ is supported. Is there any visibility on which devices will be supported in the long run? Do you have feedback on this particular device?

I’m also considering a fairphone 4 but it’s pretty costly and I’m afraid I’d miss the S9+'s camera.

What do you think? Thanks :slight_smile:

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Its a great phone, I had it myself (Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus 64GB [Dual-Sim] midnight black) - now I have a Fairphone 4 which is also great but camera isnt that good as the s9+

If you like Samsung I had also a Samsung Galaxy S20 G5 which is the best phone I had so far. Unfortunately it not yet supported by e, however lineage OS 19.1 is released soon and will support the S20.
I would suggest the S20. Depending how much you want to pay for my old S9+ I might also sell it :wink:

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I think the S9 is a great device. I would like a newer device like the S10 etc, but OTA OS updates keeps me with this device. You can pick these units up for a great price second hand.

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yes a S10 or even better when the S20 is supported that is surely a good choice

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Have you tried the unofficial S20 builds? Do you think it’s stable enough for daily usage, and is it going to have official support at some point?

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I’ve an S9+. I had a broken display an send it to Samsung. They changed the display. Now i have a Phone that is likely a new one for just 194€. I dont get a new one at this price.

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Does lineage/e support VoLTE on the S20?

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https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-unofficial-12-lineageos-19-1-for-galaxy-s20-s20-s20-ultra-exynos.4387257/

I think VoLTE and Google Maps are still on the issue list for the unofficial 19.1 version

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Hello! S9+ is from 2018 and it gets difficult to get a used one in very good condition.
I already found an unofficial build for S20+ 4G. Does it work fine for daily use, telephony, browsing, usb c ethernet card and usb stick support?
I already saw that S9+ and before were supported with stable versions and S10+ is supported with a version from e/OS too. Is anyone working on an official support for S20+ too?

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there is an unofficial version available, however only for R and not yet for S.

https://community.e.foundation/t/unofficial-build-samsung-s20-exynos-e0-23/39652/9?u=ronnz98

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I know there’s those who know all the differences and how much better the newer phones are but i like the s9+ i have. I just wish eos utilized more of the particular things that make it a really good phone. Like the 2 back cameras, bixby button, etc. If i get bored of it or when it breaks I’ll get an s10+ because it seems to be the last with a headphone jack. I’m still mad at the non removable batteries! Lol All other newer phones barely have a faster cpu. Even the newer iphones that are in the 3ghz.