Anyone else had any problems with the USB-C port on the Fairphone 4? It seems to need replacing about once a year. Is there a fix for it? I read on a forum that there is a slight gap that causes the port to move slightly with usage, causing it to wear out quicky. Otherwise, I’m very happy with my Fairphone 4; I just replaced the battery, back cover, and USB-C port this week. The only other complaint I have, is the battery: it’s low capacity and was pretty much unusable after 2.5 years of usage. Probably still the best phone I’ve owned, even with all it’s flaws, and I plan on using it for another 4-5 years at least. Have to stockpile on USB-C ports or wedge a piece of plastic in the gap.
Off-topic: bought a flip case with card holders for 35€, but it was originally 50€?! What sort of math is that? It takes 3-5€ to make it. But it was the only one that was available and now I don’t have to carry around a wallet at least.
I bought a second port when I bought the phone expecting to need it pretty soon but it lasted ~3.5 years and only seemed to die after I exposed it to a bit too much salt water (and I suspect if I properly cleaned it the old one might still work).
I clean the port out of dust and stuff every so often, but I’ve found it to be pretty reliable.
huh, i got my fp4 3 years ago and i never had a problem with the usb. i still have the original battery too, maybe i just don’t use it as much
Yeah, maybe an unfair point to make since I had the screen on for ~8 hours a day. My bad. I was being overly negative anyway. I’m 100% happy with my phone.
