Hi, I’ve been coveting a Fairphone and e/OS for a number of years, finally timing and availability mean the FP6 looks right. I wanted to ask if anyone can confirm whether the following capabilities exist and whether the listed apps work in e/OS on the FP6:
Wireless Android Auto - I know AA exists, but can’t confirm if wireless works
When AA is being used, do I have to have Google Maps, can I use Magic Earth and not install Google Maps at all?
Charge limiting - can I set a limit (or enable a predefined fixed limit) to stop charging at 80% of capacity - I’ve seen other discussions, but not definitive answers
WiFi fast roaming - specifically 802.11 r/k/v - Samsung supports this, Google claims to (but it’s poorly implemented)
CalDAV and CardDAV sync - or third party app, specifically DAVx5
In terms of apps - the following are the ones I use the most and would like to continue to use them, was wondering if anyone can confirm they work
Roon ARC
Qobuz
Reuters
BBC
Moon+ Reader Pro
Calibre Sync
Fairmail
DigiCal - specifically the agenda widget
Airline and hotel apps (American, United, Hilton, Marriott/Bonvoy)
I’d read paid versions were not supported yet, or partially supported - I’ve bought most of those apps, so would prefer to use the paid version if possible.
I appreciate any guidance anyone can provide, thank you
I guess it’s going to be 80/20 on your requirements. It can’t be as reliable as Google Android
apart from the official doc, there’s two threads on the AA experience with recent entries, search for “android auto” + in:title, sorted by “latest post”. It works, but additional config is needed to have more Apps show up. Wireless… no clear statement on this
reads to me like both, but I’m no AA user to be reliable
(?) needs an FP6 user to answer
according to this, Google fast roaming implementation seems sufficient, but wifi stacks can be tied to device firmware, so your FP6 experience can differ to Pixels, FP6 user where?
as a centerpiece of /e/, that all works with a built-in davx5 fork
1-8 I’d be positive. There’s some support in microG for the Billing API (even if it’s not yet in their wiki status) - the playservice surrogate. What you already bought can be installed. It’s an experimental feature but when enabled you seem to be even able to buy. YMMV. Banking apps cause most friction, but lots of do work. I’m wary to speak on travel apps. There are compatibility databases.
Thank you for your responses - I appreciate you sharing your experiences and knowledge. I’d read most of that info while researching prior to posting - I didn’t find anything specific on the FP6 or wireless AA. Based on your responses, there isn’t any yet.
Thank you for the links to the app compatibility databases, those I hadn’t seen.
On question 3, I have the /e/OS ROM running for about a week on FP6, sadly no option in the menu to set battery charging limits, see screenshot of current battery options. The option is also not in Battery saver or Battery Manager
Yes, it is a separate menu option called “Charge control” or comparable (translated it from my native language). This one is placed between “Battery Manager” and “Information” on some devices that support it.
I have received my FP6 + /e/OS yesterday.
Version was 3.0.1. Update to 3.0.2 done.
Surprise : no way to configure a max charge limit.
I used a FP3 for 5 years now. I have installed /e/OS when I received it. Until october 2024, when Murena had cloud problem. I have then switched to LineageOS. This option of charge limit is available on FP3 with LineageOS.
Do you think Murena /e/OS will soon propose such feature on FP6 ?
I have made this feature request for the fairphone5 last year as well. But till now it is not implemented.
As a ‘workaround’ i use a battery monitor app, that give a notification when 80% is reached. But is have to unplug the charger manually. Not pretty, but better than nothing.
I have passed on this feedback to the team, along with some screenshots from a FP3 I had which displays this feature. Will update if there is a response from the team.
