One commonly suggested way to still get a secure device such as a modern Pixel without supporting the big tech companies is to buy one second hand. That way your money goes to whoever is reselling the device instead.
I really can’t recommend you get a Fairphone. While I understand the appeal of such a repairable device they are chronically insecure due to slow updates, and historically using AVB test keys, among other shortcomings. See more here: Fairphone 5.
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| Information about Fairphone are incorect | 2 | 417 | September 4, 2024 | |
| Fairphone 4 OS recomendation | 27 | 822 | January 23, 2025 | |
| Fairphone 5 | 13 | 1841 | February 10, 2025 | |
| Smartphone processors update policy? (Qualcomm, Mediatek, Unisoc, Exynos) | 7 | 235 | October 1, 2024 | |
| How can Google Pixel be trusted with proprietary firmware? | 6 | 1198 | October 18, 2022 |
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