Fairphone 4
128 GB, Grey, 6.30", SIM + eSIM, 5G
Questions about Fairphone 4
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Former employee
4 years ago
Accessories are still expected to come, mainly via specialised third-party dealers.
Former employee
4 years ago
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The country of origin is China. Unfortunately, we can't include this information as the product descriptions are being imported by the suppliers.
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Hi Michael
As far as I have noticed, the /e/ operating system is not yet available for the Fairphone 4.
See link: https://doc.e.foundation/devices
You would have to install it yourself, but I hope that this does not invalidate the warranty.
Former user
4 years ago
No, it isn't.
The best way to report incorrect data is directly under Specifications > Report incorrect data.
There are already several complaints on the Fairphone forum (forum.fairphone.com). The solution is unfortunately rather difficult: "unlock your bootloader and install a fresh copy of Fairphone OS with Android 13" (which I do myself with all the updates). You could contact the service: https://support.fairphone.com. - Good luck!
I bought the Fairphone with Android 11. It has since been updated to 12.
I played eOS on it myself. ZKB and Crontosign (some cantonal banks) work, as do almost all the other apps I use. Skype Audio doesn't work, it sounds like Mickey Mouse. Presumably the same applies to MS Teams, as it is based on Skype.
Buying apps only works with a Google account, so I've given up all the apps I bought.
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I recommend the AccuBattery app. It made it clear to me that when the screen is off, the phone has not gone into deep sleep and that eats up power. The app also tells you how to change that. After that, the battery consumption was much better and the battery lasts longer.
Fairphone provides 5 years warranty, you have to register your phone on Fairphone's website to get it.
I own this phone and am very happy with it!
what don't you understand about it? quote:
The Fairphone 4 even offers the option of using two SIM cards at the same time by providing additional space for an e-SIM.
I strongly advise to contact Digitec support directly before you buy it and insist that they change the warranty in the shop. This is not unusual, I have seen so many products where vendors give more warranty that is recorded in the digitec shop. And if you buy and think ah vendor gives 5 and you get 2 years from the digitec shop on your order, that is it, you will not get any warranty beyond 2 years from digitec. They will then tell you, yes you can go directly to the vendor for the extra warranty, I would not do this deal if they do not clearly change what is shown in the shop. Please contact them directly telling them to fix this or you would buy elsewhere, that might help to get their attention :(.
3 years ago
It should be possible to check out without selecting any additional services. If you have any problems, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service: https://helpcenter.digitec.ch/hc...
The question should be asked to a seller, not a user! FairPhone expressly says that e/OS/ and lineageOS can be easily installed on a FairPhone 3 or 4. I found on the web that these same FairPhone can be delivered with e/OS/ already installed under the name Murena Fairphone 3/4 for a price very close to the original product (I did not find any vendor who have both at the same time). Personally I haven't done the experiment, but my son has a phone with e/OS/ that he installed himself without any problem and says he has been very happy with it for over a year. Digitec should (MUST!) offer both, or even all three, OSes.
I can confirm the information on the manufacturer's website:
1 physical sim slot, 1 esim, 1 memory card slot.
by the way, in order to activate my esim as a second sim, i first had to remove my main sim (physical), physically insert the old second sim, activate esim for it, and then physically insert the main sim again. so it may be worth considering how you want the whole thing to work first.
How does the 5G option work at digitec connect?
If you already have a digitec connect subscription, you can simply activate the 5G option in the usage area of your cockpit and you will then surf on the Sunrise 5G network immediately. If you no longer want the option, you can switch it off in your cockpit and from the following month you will no longer be charged for the option and will surf in the 4G network again. You can use the 5G option as a private customer and also as a digitec connect corporate customer.
When you activate the 5G option, it always runs until the end of the month. After that, you decide yourself whether you want to automatically extend it by one month or not. With the launch today, you can test 5G for the next two days for only 53 centimes until the end of April and decide for yourself whether you want to automatically extend in May or not.
Are you already using our MultiSIM offer and have several devices connected to your digitec connect subscription? In this case, you can surf on the 5G network with all your devices if you have activated the 5G option for your mobile phone subscription. You can find more information about our 5G option in the Helpcenter article.
Former employee
4 years ago
A warranty extension is also possible for as-new+tested items, up to 4 years for this model.
Former employee
4 years ago
According to our products experts : Both are available on Sunrise and VoWifi is working on Swisscom.
Former employee
4 years ago
There is no scam, if you have encountered a problem with the warranty, please contact customer service, so we can check this out. https://helpcenter.digitec.ch/hc...
Directly below the price on the Fairphone page, however, there is an information that you should also take into account.
The Reds have levied a tax on it, the Blacks let the market regulate the price.
No, seriously, I have no idea. Sorry.
As can be seen in the price trend, the promotion was only valid for one day. But I was also very disappointed because I missed it. In the end, it's marketing, but I don't think it's fair...
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Android 11, but will be compatible with Android 12, 13,... 5 years software upgrade
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Hello,
I haven't used one yet but it does have an SD slot.
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Fortunately, no. Because if it did, it would hardly correspond with the basic idea of Fairphone, which is to produce smartphones that are as sustainable as possible. If you need one, I'll be happy to send you one or you can pick one up from me in Obwalden.
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It has 60 Hz and yet, should have Face Unlock.
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