cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/32733945

housemate and I are sick of smartphone AI and spyware!! looking for cheap, refurbished cellphones from the 00s

  • the problem: all models we have found run on 2G, which is rapidly being phased out by all US carriers
  • desired features: basic call and text functionality, durability, physical buttons, fits in pocket
  • Geo@slrpnk.net
    41·
    11 days ago

    Any phone that isn’t receiving updates is a target for malware.

    You need an OEM unlocked phone that you can flash a degoogled ROM onto.