Just disrupting the tracking/advertising pipelines a little bit is reason enough to use GrapheneOS. Everything else it does is just an epic bonus for me.
Honestly, I was surprised at the lack of compatability issues. It had less issues than any custom ROM I’ve used, and I’ve used a LOT of custom ROMS over the years.
I had to toggle off the anti exploit hardening for a few apps, but I eventually just ditched those apps and replaced them with their respective websites or with FOSS equiviliants.
Flashing the ROM was easier than my older Android phones too.
If you have a pixel. I use calyxOS since I don’t and it’s a bit more secure than lineage.
Also, if you bought your phone through your cell provider, its probably not happening. The bootloader is probably locked. There miiight be some janky tutorials to get around it, but you might brick your phone. Ask me how i know.
GrapheneOS is such great experience
Just disrupting the tracking/advertising pipelines a little bit is reason enough to use GrapheneOS. Everything else it does is just an epic bonus for me.
I may have to finally make the switch. Are there any initial pains that you found from switching?
Honestly, I was surprised at the lack of compatability issues. It had less issues than any custom ROM I’ve used, and I’ve used a LOT of custom ROMS over the years.
I had to toggle off the anti exploit hardening for a few apps, but I eventually just ditched those apps and replaced them with their respective websites or with FOSS equiviliants.
Flashing the ROM was easier than my older Android phones too.
If you want your sms/mms, back them up.
Graphene is only for Pixel phones. That’s been enough to stop me from pursuing it.
If you have a pixel. I use calyxOS since I don’t and it’s a bit more secure than lineage.
Also, if you bought your phone through your cell provider, its probably not happening. The bootloader is probably locked. There miiight be some janky tutorials to get around it, but you might brick your phone. Ask me how i know.
I wish it was available for my phone :/