Nick @ The Linux Experiment

I already looked at /e/, a degoogled Android ROM a while back, but now, it's time to try something closer to stock Android, with added privacy: @iode.

Not only does it give you a fully open source experience in terms of apps, but it also blocks all trackers and ads by default, in all apps, with a stock Android experience.

Let's take a look at how it compares!

#privacy #Android #degoogled

https://youtu.be/GyUHJXn9DY8

Degoogled, Private Custom Android ROM: how does IODÉ OS compare?

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Mar 24, 2023 at 4:28pmWeb
Show threadSunflower Björnskalle 🌻Mar 24, 2023
@thelinuxEXP @iode You're French Nick? For some reason I had always guessed Swiss 😅
Show threadNick @ The Linux ExperimentMar 24, 2023
@apodoxus @iode Haha no, pure French!
Show threadSunflower Björnskalle 🌻Mar 24, 2023
@thelinuxEXP @iode Tout aussi bien!
Show threadShadow HeartMar 24, 2023
@thelinuxEXP @iode a couple of big flaws for me at least in the US is that deGoogled ROMs don't support my banking and usually strip support for hardware 2fa keys like NitroKey or Yubikey, does Iode have this support? I'm seriously considering switching to an iPhone at this point.
Show threadNick @ The Linux ExperimentMar 24, 2023
@Sh4d0w_H34rt @iode As showed on the video, my banking app worked, but I only tried mine!
Show threadShadow HeartMar 24, 2023
@thelinuxEXP Nick I remember your review on another ROM a while back saying similar about your banking app back then too. That same ROM even with microG refused to install my banking app.
Show threadrunarcnMar 24, 2023

@Sh4d0w_H34rt @thelinuxEXP @iode GrapheneOS might be the way. Instead of microG it sandboxes Google Play Services so you get the same experience as on stock android but with more control so that Google can't track you like it usually does.

I recommend Louis Rossmann's video on it. TechLore might have something there as well.

Show threadShadow HeartMar 24, 2023

@runarcn I ran GrapheneOS for a while and no even with the sandboxing my banking app refused to work, also trying to get help on issues were problematic with the developer getting into flame wars with rivals in my mentions on Twitter. You mentioned Techlore so have you seen this? Many of the claims made I happen to have experienced so I believe its accurate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx7CZ-2Bajg

GrapheneOS: Documenting Numerous Attacks Against CalyxOS, Seth Simmons, Techlore, & More

👉 Leadership reflects the project 👈An issue we've been quiet about for months...this video shows the leadership put forward from GrapheneOS, certain member...

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Show threadJustinMar 24, 2023
@Sh4d0w_H34rt @thelinuxEXP @iode why would you swap from a deGoogled device to a device with even higher walls and the same lack of privacy? 🤔
Show threadShadow HeartMar 24, 2023
@justinz never underestimate the need for things to just work. As the majority of my apps are open source and privacy focused and already have a NAS running cloud replacements issues with the OS are minimized. But the shattered state of deGoogling leads to way too many compromises in user experience. I'm keeping a close eye on Linux phones though they aren't quite ready yet.
Show threadiodéApr 4, 2023
@Sh4d0w_H34rt @thelinuxEXP 🙂 if you have a spare Android phone, you can download the OS for free and give it a try
Show threadDylan FordeMar 24, 2023

@thelinuxEXP @iode

Brave of you to confess to the LTT hack 😂

Show threadNick @ The Linux ExperimentMar 24, 2023
@HarmonicDesign @iode Hahah I hope they don’t take that too seriously 😂
Show threadClément CGMar 24, 2023
@thelinuxEXP @iode Super intéressant d’avoir la présentation du projet et la comparaison avec /e/OS. Perso j’avais jamais vraiment compris quel était le positionnement de iodé. C’est plus clair maintenant.
Show threadAce120CMar 24, 2023
@thelinuxEXP @iode I'm planning to get an S10 as a secondary phone at some point so this came up at the right time, this ROM looks pretty good so far
Show threadiodéApr 4, 2023
@vegetotownley @thelinuxEXP let us know if you have any questions 🙂 🙏
Show threadAce120CApr 5, 2023
@iode @thelinuxEXP of course, of course, thank you guys for your amazing work!
Show threadiodéApr 5, 2023
@vegetotownley @thelinuxEXP you're welcome! 🙏 🙂
Show threadMr.FoxMar 24, 2023
@thelinuxEXP @iode finally, I can replace the f**king google with this os
Show threadSalvo Mar 24, 2023

@thelinuxEXP @iode thanks for your review, Nick. Any chance to get a @GrapheneOS review one day? O maybe even a comparison between Graphene, Iodè and @efoundation. Thanks

#foss #opensource

Show threadJustinMar 24, 2023
@thelinuxEXP @iode what device are you using? Have you tried putting postmarketOS or another Linux OS on there?
Show threadcalciumeMar 25, 2023
@thelinuxEXP @iode Already seen a couple comments asking for GrapheneOS but I feel like itd be a boring video because Graphene is more about design philosophy and low level improvements like hardened_malloc and the improved sandbox, storage scopes, etc
Show threadNick @ The Linux ExperimentMar 25, 2023
@calciume @iode Plus, I’m not buying a Pixel for a ROM review, it wouldn’t make financial sense!
Show threadcalciumeMar 25, 2023
@thelinuxEXP @iode Yeah, maybe someday though? I love it for its minimalist design philosophy and that theres zero compromises to using it, all banking apps and stuff like that work too
Show threadiodéApr 4, 2023
@calciume @thelinuxEXP we're glad you're into that. You can download it for free, if you want to give it a try someday📱 🙂
Show threadcalciumeApr 5, 2023
@iode @thelinuxEXP Give em a GrapheneOS review unit ;) For the fans!
Show threadSteve CarusoMar 25, 2023
@thelinuxEXP
The Pixel I'm writing to you on now (granted it's a 3a) cost me $60 US. They're cheap on Swappa right now, and run most custom Roms.
@calciume
Show threadCoopossumMar 25, 2023

@thelinuxEXP @iode Iodé looks really interesting. The team did a great job!

I like that you can buy phones in different price ranges and with iodéOS pre-installed from their shop. This makes it much easier to recommend to people who are not confident in flashing a ROM themselves.

I'm really happy with my GrapheneOS phone and likely won't switch anytime soon, but if I did, I think iodé would be next in line!

Show threadiodéApr 4, 2023
@Coopossum @thelinuxEXP Thank you for the kind words, we really appreciate it!🙏 🙂
Show threadZengenMar 25, 2023
@thelinuxEXP you should check out calyxOS Honestly this looks pretty identical to calyxOS, never had issues with microg there.
Show threadYücelMar 26, 2023
@thelinuxEXP @iode The problem with all those OS is that because of the architecture of smartphones, it's only available to specific devices of specific regions.
Show thread𝕋𝕠𝕠 𝕙𝕚𝕘𝕙 𝕥𝕠 𝕕𝕚𝕖Mar 26, 2023
@thelinuxEXP @iode it would be nice if you did a review like this of the brax2 phone. It's an open source degoogled Android device with a focus on privacy.
Show threadiodéApr 4, 2023
@thelinuxEXP thank you for taking the time to review us, Nick🙏 🙂
Show threadjonossa seuraavaJun 17, 2023
@thelinuxEXP @iode Good video!

Was just wondering what are the differences between /e/ and iodé.


29 is a lot of phones in my opinion, for a non corporate sized team anyways.

I've been pretty happy with /e/, but the mitm blocking sounds cool as hell.