I didn’t see this question answered.
I see the bootloader is unlocked, but can it be relocked and pass safetynet and “Play Integrity” either via hardware or spoofed attestation?
Alternatively, can it be rooted and operate effectively (for example with magisk and/or other Quality of Life tweaks)?
Hi just replying to this to say the phone comes with a fully locked Bootloader
Whether it can be unlocked and rooted I will ask
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I found your post very interesting. I also moved to Linux from Windows in about 2010. I have read a lot of books about Edward Snowden which helped me to understand the importance of privacy focussed devices. But, up until about a year ago, I was using an iphone and an iPad. And then, the UK government forced Apple to withdraw encryption of Apple cloud services from UK customers. I already had heard of Murena by then. I immediately ordered a phone from them, and a little later, Murena Google Pixel tablet. I ceased using Apple devices at that point and cleaned out / closed my Apple accounts.
I am very happy with this change and wished that I had done it earlier. I hope that you will be happy with your move to Murena, as well.
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Here’s what you couldn’t find.
But no worries, the forum is a complex labyrinth at times and being around for a while helps a lot with navigating.
Bonjour @celestinia ,
thank you very much for showing us your way to Linux and /e/OS,
and thus to more privacy.
So, it’s now February. Just wondering if anything further is known about when the HIROH phones are coming, if there’s been any delays, etc?
I jumped off last month for an fair alternative
Any updates on Hiroh release?
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Still Delivery in February 2026 but no more informations for people who pre-order it.
Hiroh’s been pushed back to June 2026, i assume cause ram etc shortage.
LOL, but how was that… a huge joke. To the team behind Murena, please focus on the hardware.
“Headquartered” is a grandiose term for a virtual office where no-one from Hiroh works because it only exists on paper (see my earlier post here).
Hypothetical question for Murena: Have the deposits people paid been held in a trust and if Hiroh never produces a single device, who is liable to pay them back?
Where do you suppose are we testing the /e/OS Hiroh builds? I see multiple builds being made and bug fixes and streamlining being done on the builds on the Hiroh device in our internal channels. Reading a lot of developer reports of calls with the Hiroh team, enhancements and improvements being discussed to the device. Once both sides are ready with the OS and the product it will be released.
Is there any news about a fall-protection, screen protectors?
I’ve asked twice here about skin-wrapping. If I at least had gotten an answer I would have seriously considered the device. But since my question AND reminder got completely ignored, I moved on. In fact, your question too is totally valid and relevant and these kinds of questions and product information should be answered and displayed before opening selling channels. Just my 2 cents. Too bad, I was seriously thinking about getting one. Not anymore.
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Reply from the helpdesk:
Thank you for your inquiry regarding accessories for the Hiroh smartphone.
As of now, accessories such as screen protectors and fall protection are planned to be available on the Murena website when the Hiroh phone officially launches. We advise you to keep an eye on https://murena.com for announcements and updates regarding the availability of these accessories.
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