• ianovic69@feddit.uk
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    8 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.

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        8 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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          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.

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            8 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?

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              8 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.

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                8 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.

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                  8 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.