Damn. That’s such a shame, I was considering the fairphone with /e/ os but it’s looking less and less appealing. I guess flashing it with CalyxOS and removing/replacing microg might be the better option. Either that or bite the bullet and get a pixel n’ flash GrapheneOS to it.
I deeply aplreciate your expansion on the matter :)
Even at the cost of using a Google phone? In any case if I decide to go with it I’ll be sure to donate match the price of whichever pixel I end up with ty :)