Bri Guy what phones are you all using?
proyconA pinephone with postmarketOS and sxmo
Łumało [he/him]How's the battery life?
It's not too good. If you're using it a lot, don't expect to last a full day. If you don't do much and have it sleep in the meantime, it'll be okay.
Oh cool. Do you like it?
I'm using a pixel 6a with GrapheneOs
Just ordered a 6a. Any idea how that works with the esim? I've never done esim or graphene, so although I'm familiar with different roms I have no idea what the setup experience is like on graphene with a pixel 6a
Not using the esim, but i am interested to know as well
Privileged eSIM management can be enabled in Settings ➔ Network & Internet ➔ Privileged eSIM management. The toggle will be greyed out and unusable if sandboxed Google Play is not installed, as the functionality is reliant on it.
more info: https://grapheneos.org/usage#sandboxed-google-play-esim
hope this helps
naeapI recently got myself a Pixel 7 Pro. the preinstalled OS really tries to push all the Google stuff on you, which isn't great.
but after a quick look around for 1 hour, I installed GrapheneOS and am very happy with it
although I'd really like to have a Linux smartphone. but there seems to be none with good hardware...
You can flash your own mobile linux os to it. I know a guy who did. But he was very knowledgeable about that stuff. And so privacy focused he wouldn't even show it off 😭
I haven't checked for the Pixel for now, but for every older phone (usually OnePlus') there was always something missing - only the OP One was well supported, which speaks for this company's decisions...
3migoUnfortunately most of the "privacy phones" really aren't that great of a smartphone experience due to them running Linux which isn't nearly as developed for smartphone use as Android or iOS.
I personally use a Samsung Fold 4, and run Firefox w/ add ons, DDG for search and app tracking protection.
Apple likes to boast about how iOS is more privacy focused than Android, though. Grain of salt.
Fun fact: Android uses the Linux kernal. So they are also Linux phones.
a Sony z3c running Firefox OS and a Samsung A5 running Tizen.
FirefoxOS.... Haven't heard that name in a very long time, since 2013-2014
Pixel6 with grapheneOS
Dr. WeskerPixel 4a 5G with GrapheneOS. Though it's finally starting to hold less and less of a charge, so I may "upgrade" to a newer yesteryear Pixel model.
TakYou could replace the battery. With patience it's not terribly hard.
I believe the 4a is approaching EOL, graphene won't support it for much longer
@Distributed @Tak will support until November 2023.
CrabhandsAug 2023. Time to upgrade!
I bought a second Pix 6 because I liked it so much. Highly recommend.
Yeah the Pixel 6 is wonderful. :)
Landor DragenRight now, iPhone. Hardened with some advice taken from the book of Michael Bazzell.
Planing on moving towards Pixel with Graphene OS in the near future. I’m also using macOS and planing on moving towards Arch Linux. Used it for a long long time before when times where simpler and privacy was less difficult to achieve and I plan to go back.
Iphone 14 max pro and using nextdns.
I guess I'm the rare CalyxOS user
Pixel 3A with CalyxOS here 😉
swytchHey :)
I recently broke my 1+6T, and settled on a Pxel 7 to replace it. I will flash a custom ROM on it, but I have concerns regarding GrapheneOS since Rossmann exposed Daniel.
That said, I've heard about CalyxOS, and I'd say the Calyx project is interesting! How does it run for a daily driver? Security-wise, I reckon ir's a middle ground between GraphenOS and LineageOS, but I'm not sure what to expect from it...
Daniel Micay stepped down as lead developer and foundation director from graphemeOS .... Announcement was posted here https://grapheneos.social/@DanielMicay/110437191840640957 ... Graphene OS is easy to use and install via web installer. GrapheneOS has regular security updates. You can read the list of them here https://grapheneos.org/releases you can also see the list of grapheneOS specific security features here https://grapheneos.org/features
Saying Micay has stepped down is big assertion, since they could be pretty much anyone coding for the project (I mean, having an alias). It's a matter of trust and if I cannot trust them to do what they say, I still trust the community behind the project.
That's why I ended up flashing GrapheneOS. I did try CalyxOS, but couldn't find any real value compared to LineageOS (besides, maybe, network authorization) when it comes to apps installation and behavior. I'm happy with the settings of GrapheneOS, and I'll see how the situation evolves to decide if I keep it or not :). I have no doubt that if Micay stays around, we will hear bout them in no time.
They have created a foundation and any changes would require 3/4 vote. Do know there is public github with public commits of all changes, so please don't imply any mistrust to Daniel Micay, Daniel has been put through a lot these last several years. Let's try to be understanding and kind please. I am happy you like GrapheneOS :)
itchy_lizardLineage on a Pixel. AOSP is great without gapps
I bought a Pixel 7 for the sole purpose of GrapheneOS. I really have no complaints. It Just Works and I feel slightly less uncomfortable carrying a phone with me.
I don't like GrapheneOS' creator... I'd rather use LineageOS on my Pixel 3... I also have a stock Pixel 5
GrapheneOS is a fantastic software regardless of its creator. Also didn't Daniel Micay step down?
That's good.. he might have only stepped down from lead développer position though
It was from allm you can read the post herehttps://grapheneos.social/@DanielMicay/110437191840640957
Sorry to hear that he was swatted, I wouldn't wish that on anyone...
It makes me sad. I miss them. I wish people would be nice to them.
😥 yes, you can read the full post here where Daniel explains
https://grapheneos.social/@DanielMicay/110437191840640957
Moto g7 play with lineageOS 20 + microg + magisk delta
I'm also running adaway and blocking all the tracker activities from my apps using app manager, and of course, using the most FOSS as possible for replacing proprietary apps.
It works well, but sadly this phone won't allow me to hide root and the locked bootloader, so no safetynet because of CTS verification.
Can you give a little detail how you are blocking the app tracking?
Both with adaway's firewall and app manager to disable trackers, both applications are available on f-droid.
App manager willnblock most, if not all tracking activities off applications (Google ads, Google firebase Facebook ads, Amazon ads, and other nasty stuff).
If something passes through, it won't be able to send anything to their servers as adaway's firewall will be acting as a middleman blocking the addresses.
Microg also has a part in that, as it sends as little info as possible to google servers, so applications can't properly use it to display ads, or track my activity, if they simply cannot at all.
Pixel 4a with GrapheneOS
Me too. We are losing support in August this year. I'm likely getting a 6a then which will be supported until July 2027.
I'm probably getting a new phone in October or November. Depends on when I have enough money.
I'm either getting the 6a or 7a. I guess the 7a is more powerful but also wayy more expensive.
Pixel 6 with CalyxOS.
Fairphone 3+ with /e/OS. It has been 3 years now, still working fine, and no major problems really. It is expensive for what you get, but if it can help reducing e-waste and spare me the burden of buying a phone every 2 years, I think it's worth.
Pabloit isn't the phone itself but the operating system on it that makes it private.
Oneplus 6 with LineageOS!
2x Pixel6: 1x stock, 1x GrapheneOS.
psskPoco f1 with lineageos without google apps
名探偵Pixel 6a with Graphene
Samsung Galaxy S10+, use LineageOS on it and have replaced the battery earlier this year after it finally started to last less than a day. Hoping to get another few years out of this phone before I lose support from Lineage.
Even then, there will be a community fork. Last year I got LOS for my old Galaxy S4 from xda.
chi-chan~Little late, but Pixel+GrapheneOS.
Pixel 7 pro + graphene. Like others I got the phone for the OS, though I'm quite concerned now that I've seen the drama between the former lead dev and Louis Rossmann (and others).
I'm using a Librem 5 as my daily driver
What carrier? Do voice calls work?
I am in the USA using T-Mobile. Yes, voice calls work. Depending on when the device was shipped, it may require a modem firmware update. After that its a simple install of bm818-tools package, enable VOLTE and then reboot.