Questions before buying Kompakt :)

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Hello everyone,

I’m thinking about trading in my GrapheneOS smartphone for a Mudita Kompakt, but I still have a few questions :slight_smile:

  • Mudita says that the Kompakt is “degoogled.” Is that really 100% true?

  • I’m thinking about using InkOS. Is that also 100% Google-/tracker-free?

  • Is it possible to connect to the internet via Ethernet with a USB-C adapter?

  • Has anyone ever installed Mullvad (VPN) via sideloading and can confirm that it works?

  • Is there any way to use Mudita Center without a computer, e.g. in a browser? I only have a GrapheneOS tablet…

  • Does mobile data work without any problems if I want to use a browser on the go, for example?

  • The PURE was heavily advertised for its low SAR value, but I don’t see anything about that for the Kompakt. Does anyone know anything about this?

  • I know that CalmCast exists, but theoretically it would also be possible to download podcasts as mp3s and then play them in the music player, right?

  • Can I simply transfer files (e.g., mp3s) back and forth via USB stick?

  • I currently use Organic-/Comaps and wonder if it’s better than the pre-installed maps app?

  • I’ve read that some people use Signal/Molly. Does it work without any problems? I wish there were photos/videos of it :slight_smile:

  • I currently use Obtainium to install/update apps directly from GitHub. Has anyone tried this on the Kompakt?

Sorry for all the questions and thanks in advance for your help :slight_smile:

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Seems so.

Yup. @gezimos can confirm.

I’ve seen someone trying but not sure.

Seems like any Android phone in that regard.

No, Kompakt has more average SAR. Ultra-low SAR of Pure is a double-edged sword that killed the project IMHO.

Yes.

I didn’t try personally but should work like with any Android [12] phone. ‘Should’ doesn’t mean it would tho, there are some features that are scrubbed off of AOSP 12 when moving to Kompakt OS K. I hope someone tested this already and has answers to other questions of yours.

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Thanks! Can anyone else help with the other questions? :slight_smile:
What about the colors? Tending towards the grey because i have the (grey alarm from Mudita) and seems the color is good if you donˋt like to see fingerprints all over :slight_smile: And the e-ink screen looks greyish to me as well…
Or is another color better in your opinion (and why)? :slight_smile:

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@Nelu I can help answer some questions as well:

I’m happy to hear that you’re considering Mudita Kompakt. It really is a cool phone.

Mudita says that the Kompakt is “degoogled.” Is that really 100% true?

YES. That’s true. It’s important to keep in mind that apps which require Google services might not function correctly on Mudita Kompakt.

I’m thinking about using InkOS. Is that also 100% Google-/tracker-free?

That’s for @gezimos to answer.

Is it possible to connect to the internet via Ethernet with a USB-C adapter?

I have not tried this, but maybe others can comment.

Has anyone ever installed Mullvad (VPN) via sideloading and can confirm that it works?

I haven’t tried this, but maybe others have.

Is there any way to use Mudita Center without a computer, e.g. in a browser? I only have a GrapheneOS tablet…

This might be an issue for you. Although I do not have a lot of experience with GrapheneOS devices, I’m not sure Mudita Center can run on GrapheneOS. We currently have a Windows, MacOS & Linux laptop apps.

Does mobile data work without any problems if I want to use a browser on the go, for example?

For me it works great. I use the BRAVE browser & I don’t have any issues.

The PURE was heavily advertised for its low SAR value, but I don’t see anything about that for the Kompakt. Does anyone know anything about this?

Mudita Kompakt is not a LOW-SAR phone like Mudita Pure.

I know that CalmCast exists, but theoretically it would also be possible to download podcasts as mp3s and then play them in the music player, right?

That’s actually what I do. I download MP3 of my audiobooks, long-form articles & podcast episodes & listen to them in the Mudita Music Player.
For Audiobooks, you may like Simple AudioBook Player. It works well with eInk.

Can I simply transfer files (e.g., mp3s) back and forth via USB stick?

I have tired a USB stick, but a MicroSD cards works just as well.

I currently use Organic-/Comaps and wonder if it’s better than the pre-installed maps app?

I’m satisfied with the Native Mudita Maps apps, but I’ve also tried HereWeGo maps & those work well. I just like the design of the native Mudita Maps app.

I’ve read that some people use Signal/Molly. Does it work without any problems? I wish there were photos/videos of it :slight_smile:

I’ve got both Signal & WhatsApp on my Mudita Kompakt & they work just fine. Obviously the user exerience is not as it is on a traditional smartphone, the colors are greyscale etc.

I currently use Obtainium to install/update apps directly from GitHub. Has anyone tried this on the Kompakt?

I either download apps from APKMirror or directly from the app website, like Signal & Whatsapp.

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Yes it is

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