I haven’t used an Android device since the Galaxy Note 2. Since 2014, I’ve been exclusively using iOS and have been satisfied with it. Recently, I preordered a Brax3 and started researching iodéOS. I’m curious whether the Brax team will release guides or documentation on how the device functions with iodéOS.
My biggest question right now is about factory resetting the device. How does iodéOS Premium handle a factory reset? Is the Premium subscription tied to a hardware identifier? If I switch operating systems to LunarOS or Ubuntu Touch, would it be easy to revert to iodéOS and restore Premium features? Is the subscription perhaps account-based?
Ive been using iode with a Fairphone 4 since about Q4 of last year. I pay for the Premium and its an account based deal. With that said, I’m also a beta tester for BraX3 and we were given a coupon to use with an account. So ultimately I think the account will be the way they go, and maybe a coupon for BraX3 owners. But that has not been disclosed yet.
Iode does have a new documentation page setup.
Its a work in progress.
I have not, as of yet. I have used both adb, and SPFlash (Mediatek tool) to flash newer versions, and revert back, on Iode only. I am looking forward to flashing the linux OS once available. I like Iode myself TBH.
For those of you waiting on your Brax3 and browsing this forum—good news!
The official documentation just dropped on iode.tech.
That said, I still think we should put together some Brax3-specific guides to help make setup and everyday use even smoother. The more tips we share, the easier it’ll be for everyone.
Here is a general link… And if you google iOS to Android you will find many. But now you’re also going to a degoogled Android, so maybe looking at sites like iode.tech, and their Apps page, to get further clarification. Asking questions here will also get you some assistance.
As a former long time iOS guy, its really not too terrible. In the Aurora store you can find Apple Music for example. You can also configure Thunderbird to connect to your Apple email if you used that. Maps to Magic Earth will take a little adjustment. If you used Notes much, you’ll either move to Carnet or some other. I use Obsidian. And you can still get into iCloud from a browser. And if you’re looking for a more secure email, Proton has a free package to try.
xancudo, do you think we can easily switch between operating systems in the future? I hope I can use iODEOS regularly and explore Ubuntu Touch’s desktop mode.
I’m hoping someone will have done the work before I get the phone and start experimenting with it. If not, I’m planning to create a guide, as I’ll want to switch back and forth
Sure, I do. BraX3 has indicated support for several OS platforms already, with a couple of discussions in the works for other OS platforms. It might not be “today”, but it will be sometime. Plus, think about this…
Right now there are a handful of devices, like my Fairphone, that have become adopted across many platforms. BraX3 has made an attempt to make OS devs aware that they are completely open to providing hardware specs to get more on board. But it will take time.
If you mean have both installed & switch when you reboot, no.
If you mean having both running at the same time as a VM, no.
No phone & OS can do either of those.
If you mean install one & then the other to go back & forth, yes.
But then you will lose all the data each time.
But, if you have your services and data configured correctly, it’s not a huge deal. You can switch easily and be up and running in a very short time. At least that is what I do.
I’d really appreciate a high-level overview of the OS swap process—just enough to get a sense of the steps involved. But if anyone feels like putting together a more in-depth guide, I’d definitely be interested in that too.
I’ve also started documenting some of the apps I’m considering using, aiming to replace a few of my current go-tos. I’ll share my list below in case it’s helpful. And if you have any personal favorites or must-have apps, feel free to share—I’d love to check them out and possibly discover a few new ones that fit my setup.
Thanks in advance!
Edit - some URLs seem dead, updated list
Been digging into the Brax3 and noticed some recurring questions about the battery—specifically around availability and how (or if) replacements can be handled. J.D. Laub BACKER cited a Brax Technologies statement from 2024-11-29T14:49 saying the battery is not removable, and Alexis Auvray echoed this with a reference to “continuous hardware support” and a supporting animation.
That said, I’m a bit confused. While iPhone batteries have never been user-swappable, they’ve always been removable with the right tools and procedures. So labeling the Brax3 battery as “not removable” feels ambiguous—especially when promotional material appears to show it being removed. Could anyone clarify what exactly makes this battery non-removable? Is replacement or swapping still possible, even if it’s not user-serviceable?
The battery can be removed with the right tools.
I personally tested it and can confirm that it’s easier to remove the battery on a BraX3 than it is on a Google Pixel 8 for example.
What people usually refer to as “removable” is the option to remove it/swap it without any tools.