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GrapheneOS still offers superior security but yeah.

If you have Pixel that is still supported by Google go with GrapheneOS, if not or don’t have/ want Pixel go with iodeOS- for the easy installer and ability to re-lock the bootloader on some devises. e/OS/ is maybe the same but I don’t like the interface and I don’t need the service from the subscription. If non of the above apply LineageOS (for MicroG) but on some devises you need a PC to update to the next major version, some even require factory reset on every major update. Keep in mind that unlocked bootloader can be very insecure when the device is physically taken by the attacker.

Long-term I used LineageOS (tablet), LineageOS for MicroG and GrapheneOS. When I switch from LineageOS for MicroG to GrapheneOS on my phone noticed that some customisations and quality of life features are missing but the difference isn’t huge- like double press power button for the flashlight, coffee toggle and that I can’t remove the horizontal line at the bottom of the screen. But in my opinion this is noting conpair to the benefits that GrapheneOS offer- superior security, much many user profiles, faster and consistent updates and the official google camera app if your device is still supported by Google. I think MicroG offers better user experience if you are less knowledgeable about this stuff. But sadly CalyxOS have issues at the moment and that’s because I didn’t include them previously.

It’s the opposite- you’ll come to the bright side, to the free lands

It’s bad practice to mix personal life with work. Even to mix it with social media life.

If you have older Pixel, Fairphone, (some) Motorola, Shift or Braxtech, iodeOS is better because you can lock the bootloader and the installation is as easy as with GrapheneOS.

iodeOS/ LineageOS and especially GrapheneOS (if you don’t stick with older hardware) are the best things I’ve found for the mobile. It’s pure freedom without restricting yourself to a dumb phone. It’s even more worth now when Google will start to ask developers for intrusive verification. I don’t have to worry about apps that I’m using doesn’t meet Google’s bullshit approval because developer doesn’t want to give so much personal data to entity like Google. I was thinking of buying Google Streamer but when I found out about this, I’ll wait and see what happens with apps outside Google Play Store. I know that you still can sideload but I don’t think the apps will update automatically.

I didn’t get what you mean. If you’re happy with your current device keep using it if you think you’re safe in context of your threat midel. Less e-waste the better. For whatever reason you don’t want to change you current device and you’re not happy with the stock software you have the freedom to explore custum ROMs for your specific phone. That’s what I did. Sure this can be time consuming and not that easy. What do you mean “seeing if a different ROM would work”? For example with LineageOS (for MicroG also fixes device integrity), iodeOS, even something like Ubuntu Touch they tell you what isn’t working. What do you mean you have to “make the comumentation for others”? But on GrapheneOS and iodeOS is literally 4 clicks after turning on OEM Unlock and USB Debugging on the phone. On the top of that if you’re buying a new phone and don’t want so much choice GrapheneOS is only for Pixels. I don’t know where you live but to hear that you don’t know if you’ll resive phone calls is wild. If this isn’t a sign to change I don’t know what to say. Also you can always go back to stock and on Pixels is something like 4 clicks.

But don’t have high expectations. It definitely will be bad. It will be only for testing with hopes that it will get good some day. For now Librewolf/ Fennec, Millvad/ Firefox Focus and Tor are good in my opinion.

This year should become without compiling it yourself 🙌

And that is the big reason why you should update. It’s a cat and mouse situation. This is the reason why GrapheneOS offer security previews and encourage you to install them.

Everyone have different thread model…

GrapheneOS is not the ordinary Android phone.

AI will take as to the future shit 🤣 You: Hey Google (or the hell the new assistant names are), I’m beening arrested could you lock donw my phone!" The bot: Sorry, I couldn’t get that. connecting to the ChatGPT/ Gemini servers

Literary 4 clicks, so hard 😩

Chang your carrier provider with better one.

Nowaday is not just iPhone users. Every major company fucks the consumers over and people defend them like it’s their own company. I don’t get it.

If this was the only big problem and only because of work your friend could’ve buy a cheap second phone only for work. I did that. That way you have privacy and security for your personal life and better convince for work.

But this is different. Linux doesn’t work well on many PCs especially laptops because the manufacturs don’t give the needed drivers and firmware. And on the top of that many programs are built with Windows and maybe macOS in mind. GrapheneOS is not entirely different operating system and is only for Pixels with Google’s own firmware and everything work the same as stock ROM.

Hey, you can judge something without using it in some degree in my opinion. I’ve judged iOS and macOS because of their user experience, design and etc based on things I’ve seen and knew. But I didn’t want to spent a fortune just to express my thoughts and end up with something that I don’t like. Now that I’ve used them I hate on them even more. But in this example it seems that this person don’t have enough knowledge about this specific thing and don’t know what they’re talking about.

Look, there always will be obstacles. Do you have any other carrier option? If yes- change it and tell them why, if not- you’re already fucked and I wouldn’t comply when it’s already that bad. Nothing’s going to get better when doing nothing. My bank wanted to store a picture of my face on their servers to continue using their service so I changed my bank. You need to not be lazy.