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  • hellmo_luciferrari@lemmy.ziptoLinux@lemmy.ml•if you use GrapheneOS on a pixel device, is it something you'd recommend for a privacy worried user? How seamless is running it after install?
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    3 days ago

    I have used GrapheneOS on and off for 3 years or so.

    I used to be on LineageOS with root. I did that so I could run a firewall, and have complete control over every aspect of my OS.

    I tried GrapheneOS before they had ability for android auto. But lacking that, caused me to switch.

    While my ultimate goal is to ditch big tech, Google, Microsoft, apple, etc I have to compromise a bit for some functionality.

    That being said, having sandboxed Google Play has helped. Something I didn’t have on LineageOS.

    Getting data to and from Debian won’t be an issue. Plug it in, and copy files to and from. Ezpz.

    I use Arch BTW. And have had zero issues. So Linux compatability isn’t an issue.

    As far as getting a Pixel with a headphone jack, that May be an issue. Security updates and software updates for a model with one may be an issue.

    I have had GrapheneOS on a Pixel 7 Pro, and now an 8 Pro.

    As much as I hate Google, I do like pixels. The 7 pro was miles better than my 8 pro.

    I want to add, without Google play, you can still use Accrescent and Obtainium. While Accrescent is good, it has few apps. Obtanium you can pull from GitHub, F-Droid, Gitlab, and more and will check for updates.

    I use both.