Murena

Reader supplied reviews for Murena Average rating 9.0 from 23 review(s) What are your thoughts on Murena? Please include a few pros and a few cons, along with your overall impression of the operating system. Our FAQ page has tips on writing a good mini-review. Version: -- 3.32.91.21 Rating:    -- 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 out of 10 Your review (minimum 250 words): Past reviews - sort by: DateVotes Version: 3.2 Rating: 9 Date: 2025-11-08 Votes: 5 /e/OS came pre-installed on the Fairphone 6. It is good to see that "larger" phone manufacturers are starting to bring alternative OS's to the market. /e/OS feels like a mature and polished operating system. While not everything worked flawless out of the box, it was either a quick fix, or it was fixed in an update. I was pleasantly surprised that my banking app worked, including identification to open a new bank account. Usually, such apps require a lot of proof of not-having-tampered-with-your-phone that they do not run on non-android systems. The App Lounge (repository) has plenty of apps, since it is able to obtain them from different sources (including the Google Play store). In the App Lounge, you can also find alternative launchers, in case you don't like Bliss. This allows for plenty of customization options for your phone. While /e/OS can be regarded as the best Android alternative due to its high level of usability, one might also regard it as the worst alternative to Android, as it is the most Android-like Android-alternative: It has microG services that rely on Google, most apps still come from the Play store, the interface is the same as Androids interface and /e/OS offers few security/privacy enhancements apart from being deGoogled. Is /e/OS for you? If you want deGoogled OS with a smooth out of the box experience, and are OK with a tiny bit of Google left in your phone, than yes, it is the OS of choice.If you want to get rid of Google entirely, or seek features that Android does not offer, and you are willing to trade in some usability, you might want to look further. Was this review helpful? Yes No Version: 3.1.1 Rating: 10 Date: 2025-09-20 Votes: 11 Installing MurenaOS on the Fairphone 6 is refreshingly straightforward – the process is clear and fast, even for those with minimal technical experience. The OS presents a strikingly organized interface; everything feels clean and efficient from the first moment the Bliss Launcher appears on the home screen. All daily apps are just a tap away in the App Lounge, which grants access to almost every Android app one might need for modern life, including banking, travel, social networking, and productivity tools. For users seeking a seamless switch from mainstream platforms, this is a big win. While ChatGPT currently doesn’t run on MurenaOS, an unexpected advantage is Perplexity, which works flawlessly and provides a reliable alternative for advanced AI-assisted information search and productivity. This makes the phone a practical tool for research and organization throughout the day. Bluetooth connectivity is robust. Pairing devices is simple and reliable, and automotive connections present a particular highlight: integration with Tesla feels noticeably smoother and faster compared to both iOS and standard Android. Transferring music, calls, and controlling car functions worked consistently and with little delay. This performance edge is especially valuable for smart mobility fans or anyone relying on stable wireless connections. In everyday use, the Fairphone 6 with MurenaOS demonstrates how privacy and sustainability no longer have to mean compromise. The interface is logical, uncluttered, and pleasingly free of bloatware. All essential services are at your fingertips, and the flexibility to customize core functions makes the phone genuinely enjoyable. Even small hardware details, such as button placement and modular upgrades, contribute to a sense of thoughtful design. For those who want to escape the Google ecosystem while preserving full app compatibility, MurenaOS on Fairphone 6 is an outstanding option – easy to install, sleek in use, and technologically impressive. Was this review helpful? Yes No Version: 2.9 Rating: 10 Date: 2025-04-22 Votes: 55 We're not allow to connect our phones to the network at work unless they are running an approved OS. Apple and Google are not (European parent company rules), but /e/OS is. Installation was not nearly as onerous as I expected. I have bricked phones, so I'm always nervous. I've seen some poorly executed custom ROMs, so I was bracing for something terrible but it's really quite awesome, particularly for my primary purpose as a PDA but with call/text capability. Right now, I run it on an old Pixel, but I will make it my daily driver on my next phone. Very pleasantly surprised. 🙂 Was this review helpful? Yes No See all 23 reader reviews of Murena...