Been monitoring various non-Google-oriented phones as a gift for someone special, and I'm currently eying either an /e/ OS phone, GraphineOS, or CalyxOS.
All three seem like something that'd be feasible for someone who isn't super tech-literate while diving into an open source mobile ecosystem.

#opensource #graphineos #privacy #calyxos #murena #teracube #phones #technology #fediverse

"I have several users. including one I use for banking. I got pulled by some corrupt policemen in Mexico and at gunpoint they made me unlock my phone. I didn't want to delete my phone cause I know that would make them mad. when they where scrolling through my default user they though it was strange that I had nothing on it. so they kept on searching and I thought I was safe but they noticed there are multiple users. So they got me.

it would be great that there was a way to hide other users within settings or something, because at gunpoint its better to comply.

Another option would be to add pin that when entered instead of wiping the phone. it logs you in to a "under pressure user" similar to guest user, but using the name of the user you entered. If you want to take it to the next level each user could have a unique under duress profile so if they log in into my social media tab they would find social media apps and accounts I really don't use. or they log into my secure mail user they would actually find the proton mail logged in but with a different account. Bad actors would be actually fooled even under duress."

https://github.com/GrapheneOS/os-issue-tracker/issues/5003

#kidnapping #graphineos #fascism #Android

So...on my laptop, the Desktop Manager hides possible users on login. That's good for rubber hose security (only if I have password root login disabled) #lightdm

But my phone is another story. All users are known once logged in. There is no "hide other users" password. I often read about people getting popped by the police for political posts. ICE murders and disappears people for this kind of thing. Would be nice to have a certain password to log into a curated "work" safe account with a browsing history and photos I share with my boss.

This is also a post about #GraphineOS which may be secure, but not against the old rubber hose security bypass trick. And every ICE roadblock with guns pulled out.

#security

Have to say it. I'm really enjoying Bazzite so far. Not just for games, a solid everyday driver.

I know it's not new years yet, but #Bazzite and #GraphineOS have been a 2025 blessing. Although, still need a good google maps replacement. Suggestions?

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Join us for this month's mug meeting.

Keeping Your Android Secure and Snappy: Exploring GrapheneOS and LineageOS

Join Roller Angel for a practical dive into alternative Android operating systems that can breathe new life into your devices and extend their longevity. Roller runs GrapheneOS on a Pixel 8 for hardened privacy and security, and LineageOS on an older Pixel 4 to keep it current and fast long after official updates ended.

Also, we’ll be doing a short presentation on a Unix/Linux topic. This month we’ll be talking about the readline library. It’s not really a command but it’s included in many of the utilities you use.

https://www.mug.org/2025/10/mug-meeting-tuesday-november-11-2025-keeping-your-android-secure-and-snappy-exploring-grapheneos-and-lineageos/

Join the conversation with the Zoom link on the page above, or watch the stream on youtube!

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#linux #discussion #localgroup #usergroup #readline #Graphineos #lineageos #android #androidalternative

Since my switch to @GrapheneOS, my notifications for my email haven't been working which it turns out is a HUGE LIFE HACK!! If you need your email on your phone because you are stuck in the world with the rest of us but dont need to know every time you receive a new email turn those notifications off and be freeeee

#FOSS #GraphineOS #EveryDayIGetEmails #Email #attention