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Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable

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Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable

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Post by rtaylorgarlock »

ZeroWidthJoiner wrote: post #30
godelski wrote: post #7

They mention the Pixel and I just got to say, I wish someone would bring back the fingerprint reader on the back of the phone. That was seriously the best solution. Fastest way to unlock your phone, because no matter how slow the fingerprint reader is you activate it while pulling it out of your pocket. I honestly don't get why people like Face ID more (what I currently use). Someone, please bring this back

The backside fingerprint reader could even be used as an input device on some models for scrolling, or pulling down/up the notification bar. Great for scrolling through content or swiping through screens without having to cover your display for gesture input: https://www.androidauthority.com/miss-rear-fingerprint-scann...

Exactly--this plus the usability original commenter communicated made this why I did so much work to keep my Pixel 3 alive for so long. I still think about the rear fingerprint sensor after a Pixel 3 -> pixel 6 -> S21 Ultra -> S24 Ultra journey, and further how much fun i had back in the ROM + kernel + modding + undervolting days.

Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable

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Post by NewJazz »

fooqux wrote: post #33
BlackjackCF wrote: post #25

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I heard about Fairphones and really wanted one. I was disappointed to find that they have poor support in the US.

I think by 'poor' you mean 'none'? Last I knew if you bought one in the USA (from eBay, having a friend ship it to you, etc) you have zero support from Fairphone. There was actually an entry in a FAQ about this. I can't blame them, I just wish it were different.

Yeah hard to justify a repairable phone when sourcing parts for repairs is going to be a major headache :/

Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable

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Post by nicoburns »

godelski wrote: post #7

They mention the Pixel and I just got to say, I wish someone would bring back the fingerprint reader on the back of the phone. That was seriously the best solution. Fastest way to unlock your phone, because no matter how slow the fingerprint reader is you activate it while pulling it out of your pocket. I honestly don't get why people like Face ID more (what I currently use). Someone, please bring this back

> Fastest way to unlock your phone, because no matter how slow the fingerprint reader is you activate it while pulling it out of your pocket.

You can also do this with under-screen fingerprint readers which are excellent these days.

Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable

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Post by rustyminnow »

stavros wrote: post #34
godelski wrote: post #7

They mention the Pixel and I just got to say, I wish someone would bring back the fingerprint reader on the back of the phone. That was seriously the best solution. Fastest way to unlock your phone, because no matter how slow the fingerprint reader is you activate it while pulling it out of your pocket. I honestly don't get why people like Face ID more (what I currently use). Someone, please bring this back

I do the same with the sensor being on the lock button, why does it have to specifically be the back?

Who said it has to be on the back? Bro said that's what he prefers over Face ID, maybe just has never had one on the lock button.

Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable

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Post by SoftTalker »

stavros wrote: post #39
godelski wrote: post #35

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hold your phone. Where does your index finger sit?

Are we talking about holding the phone, or about taking it out of my pocket? Because, for the latter, my fingers are on the sides, including on the power button.

The side buttons on my phone are more of an annoyance I think. I'm constantly pressing them inadvertently, and rarely use them intentionally. The most common thing in my Photos folder are accidental screenshots (yes I do go back and delete them periodically).

Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable

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Post by stavros »

rustyminnow wrote: post #44
stavros wrote: post #34

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I do the same with the sensor being on the lock button, why does it have to specifically be the back?

Who said it has to be on the back? Bro said that's what he prefers over Face ID, maybe just has never had one on the lock button.

If it doesn't have to be on the back, he can just buy a phone with a fingerprint reader on the side today.

Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable

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Post by stavros »

SoftTalker wrote: post #45
stavros wrote: post #39

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Are we talking about holding the phone, or about taking it out of my pocket? Because, for the latter, my fingers are on the sides, including on the power button.

The side buttons on my phone are more of an annoyance I think. I'm constantly pressing them inadvertently, and rarely use them intentionally. The most common thing in my Photos folder are accidental screenshots (yes I do go back and delete them periodically).

Me too, but for the purpose of unlocking, they're great. That's basically the only thing you can't do accidentally with them.

Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable

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Post by Bluestein »

godelski wrote: post #7

They mention the Pixel and I just got to say, I wish someone would bring back the fingerprint reader on the back of the phone. That was seriously the best solution. Fastest way to unlock your phone, because no matter how slow the fingerprint reader is you activate it while pulling it out of your pocket. I honestly don't get why people like Face ID more (what I currently use). Someone, please bring this back

> fingerprint reader on the back of the phone

Seconded, vehemently.-

My humble, tiny, circa-2014 Elephone E1 (RIP) was unsurpassed.-

Me wonders if the "onscreen reader" is not an integration-cost cutting measure, as it saves one part?

Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable

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Post by RandomBacon »

nicoburns wrote: post #43
godelski wrote: post #7

They mention the Pixel and I just got to say, I wish someone would bring back the fingerprint reader on the back of the phone. That was seriously the best solution. Fastest way to unlock your phone, because no matter how slow the fingerprint reader is you activate it while pulling it out of your pocket. I honestly don't get why people like Face ID more (what I currently use). Someone, please bring this back

> Fastest way to unlock your phone, because no matter how slow the fingerprint reader is you activate it while pulling it out of your pocket. You can also do this with under-screen fingerprint readers which are excellent these days.

Usually you can't place your finger in the just the rigbt spot when blindly frabbing the phone from your pocket.

I loved the rear fingerprint reader on my old Nexus 5X.

Re: Fairphone 6 is switching to a new design that's even more sustainable

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Post by rustyminnow »

stavros wrote: post #46
rustyminnow wrote: post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Who said it has to be on the back? Bro said that's what he prefers over Face ID, maybe just has never had one on the lock button.

If it doesn't have to be on the back, he can just buy a phone with a fingerprint reader on the side today.

I see what you mean now. Having owned both kinds (and under-screen), I think they still have a point though - on the back was (slightly) better and I wish they'd come back.
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