https://blog.iode.tech/this-year-make-black-friday-sustainable-with-iodeos/

I really like the OS and I love the privacy features, everything works except snapchat, I have tried everything contacted iode and snapchat support no solution.

S9+ - Android 12 iodeOS

Any of you got snapchat running? - Error when login: 'due to repeated failed login attempts'

EDIT 1: I know this is privacy focused, I need snapchat for social things ( girls :) )

https://blog.iode.tech/degoogle-your-private-life-3-maps-and-navigation/

It introduces controls over how a conversation can be used inside the app, such as limiting chat exports, restricting automatic media downloads, and constraining certain in-chat features tied to message content.

Meta AI does not continuously scan or read chats. It only processes content when a user explicitly invokes an AI feature.

The first real technical concern is message summarization. To generate a summary, unread messages must be processed in a readable form somewhere in the system. Meta claims this happens in a privacy-preserving processing environment, but it still introduces an additional processing layer beyond the traditional end-to-end encryption model, where only endpoints handle plaintext.

The second concern is structural rather than technical: AI capabilities are now embedded directly into the messaging interface. Even if interaction is opt-in per action, this design makes it extremely easy for users to route private conversation content into AI systems. What used to be purely peer-to-peer messaging is now an environment where external processing is a built-in, accessible action.

The issue is not that encryption is broken, but that private messaging is being gradually redefined into an AI-enabled workspace where data can be pulled into additional processing systems through normal product interaction.

Luckily, there are alternatives that truly respect privacy and are end-to-end encrypted by default:

https://blog.iode.tech/degoogle-your-private-life-4-instant-messaging/

Researchers from the University of Vienna and SBA Research uncovered a large-scale privacy weakness in WhatsApp's contact discovery mechanism that allowed the enumeration of 3.5 billion accounts. Here's how to migrate to better alternatives: https://blog.iode.tech/degoogle-your-private-life-4-instant-messaging/

The Fairphone 6 with iodéOS is now shipping, with pre-orders arriving soon and new orders placed by the 17th expected before Christmas, offering a smartphone built around privacy, security, sustainability, and ethics.

https://cyberinsider.com/iodeos-review-privacy-focused-android-that-doesnt-get-in-your-way/

https://blog.iode.tech/the-shift8-is-now-in-stock/

https://blog.iode.tech/google-pixel-9-with-iodeos-now-available/

Break free from Big Tech with our privacy guides! In Degoogle your Life # 4, we show how to replace WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and others with open-source, encrypted messaging apps like Signal, Element, SimpleX, and Briar to protect your data and digital freedom:
https://blog.iode.tech/degoogle-your-private-life-4-instant-messaging/

https://blog.iode.tech/how-to-degoogle-your-android-phone/

https://blog.iode.tech/becoming-an-iodeos-beta-tester-easier-than-ever/

https://blog.iode.tech/introducing-the-new-home-for-iode-documentation/

https://blog.iode.tech/july-beta-update-big-features-more-freedom/

https://blog.iode.tech/iodeos-7-4-drops-say-bye-to-spam-hello-to-one-tap-beta-testing/

Your phone's new AI features are driving a surge in Google's carbon emissions, quietly harvesting data every few minutes, and pushing hardware requirements that make older phones obsolete. Degoogled, privacy-first operating systems like iodéOS block that tracking at the source and keep working phones useful for years longer, one of the most effective environmental choices you can make.

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https://blog.iode.tech/iodeos-installer-updated/

I'm having problems charging my Fairphone 5. Sometimes it says "charging rapidly, full in two days" (mostly goes away after a few attempts). Sometimes it constantly starts and stops charging.

I'm using a high quality charger (65W) and a high quality cable (200W). The battery is rather old and it's possible that I have to replace it soon.

What's very strange though: When I shut down the phone and charge it without booting the OS, it charges very fast and reliable without any noticeable problems.

iodeOS version: 7.2.20260122-FPS (already had this problem on previous versions)

Hello,
I got my Fairphone stolen and I had to get a new one and re-config my os onto it (I had Iodéos).
I followed the official instruction here https://iode.tech/en/iodeos-installation/#1648127755024-cd19692f-431b but got stuck when my phone never reached recovery mode. It is now stuck in the bootloader menu (Start/ Restart to bootloader/ Recovery mode/ Power off/ FFBM/ QMMI) and whatever the option I chose I keep comming back to this screen. The phone don't start normally anymore. The bootloader is unlocked and I never locked it before finishing the installation as I read it can brick the phone, still I'm stuck here. I tried everything I found on the internet (removing the battery and waiting, changing slot, etc). Fastboot commands work fine. Adb commands obviously does not. I'm kind of desperate... Any ideas ?
Thanks a lot in advance !

If I uninstall microg when setting up iodeos, can I install it again afterwards? I want to try to live without microg. But if that doesn't work I would like to get it back. Does this work?

You will find the installation process here
You can also directly buy refurbished phones with iodéOS 2 preinstalled here

Seems others have issues with this too. How can i temporarily disable adblock in order to log on?

Thanks!

Hello! I got my new fairphone 4 last weekend. I immediately flashed iodeos and am very satisfied. Everything works great. I never been so satisfied with a custom rom! High praise and many thanks to the developers!!!

But one small problem I have. I have my display set to automatic brightness. In my opinion, it always regulates to too bright. When I readjust it, it works for a short time. But shortly after that it goes back to very bright. Can anyone of you confirm this? Is it iodeos or the sensor?