• plague-sapiens
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    68 months ago

    Get a Google Pixel and install GrapheneOS. First Smartphone/OS combo I really enjoy, mostly because this device is fucking secure. I just can’t bare non-updatabe CFWs, long forgotten branded roms and Google services…

    • ianovic69
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      38 months ago

      Is there any alternative to GrapheneOS for non Pixels?

      Also, would installing GrapheneOS on a Pixel void the warranty? Does that include a carrier warranty?

      And would it affect charging speed?

      Sorry for the questions, I’m considering how to be more secure and give away less of my data. It means a new phone though.

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        8 months ago

        LineageOS or CalyxOS. But Pixels are ass cheap. Bought a used 4a for 150 bucks.

        U can recover everything.

        Charging speed no, only if bugged, but had no huge problems with GrapheneOS yet. Doubt there will be, cause their work is godlike.

        • @[email protected]
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          18 months ago

          If I am ok with spending the money, is newer generally better with pixel versions or is there a version where it peaked, taking compatibility with GrapheneOS into account?

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            8 months ago

            Check their website. Old models will loose support eventually. I own a 4a for testing and a 6a as daily driver. The 6a is top tier performance wise. Battery lasts 1-3 days, depending on usage. And the display is great. The 4a is nice too, because of the smaller size kinda weird compared to the 6a, which is huge xD

            Edit: https://grapheneos.org/ Edit2: their discourse is also well populated and active. If you need good support, post there.

            • @[email protected]
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              18 months ago

              Thanks, you’ve given me the push to look into this more. My current phone is still doing good but I was thinking of what I would do if I needed to replace it.

              Lol know of anything similar for cars?

              • plague-sapiens
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                28 months ago

                I was a cars guy many years back, but usually just rented a nice Mercedes or BMW. Motorcycles were my real passion. But how can I help you? FOSS cars? xD If you like your privacy. Go get an old car without integrated phone or navigation system. Bitches call home all the time :P Can’t really say if it’s even possible to successfully deactivate telemetry and stuff in ANY car brand.

                • @[email protected]
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                  18 months ago

                  Haha, yeah just asked because my car is in the same situation, good for now but I only see bad options if I need to replace it.

                  • plague-sapiens
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                    28 months ago

                    I did a little bit of research and cars are beyond being doomed. Biggest problem is the propriertary part in the software. What should work: No sim inside the car, no bluetooth connection from any mobile phone (sound is the only privacy friendly part in there, no phonebook sharing and stuff), and a GPS jammer.

    • Pika
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      18 months ago

      I am likely going with the pixel, just because of the free-er ecosystem on it, plus the update window they committed to last time around is super nice