Ivan

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@relaxmilano cool!)))))) 😂

@cantences @threemaapp @GrapheneOS

Yes, but also not quite. It's based on (last I checked) an old version of GrapheneOS that was based on Android 13. By the very fact that they use devices not meeting the project's requirements, there's a lot of features that can't be provided, including security-critical ones.

Due to how things work, something starting out from the base of GrapheneOS doesn't mean much if it doesn't keep up with updates, and if the hardware it supports fundamentally lacks features required to provide what GrapheneOS does. It's also unclear how much actual hardening is preserved.

Edit: based on recent documentation from them, it also seems like they're increasingly less and less based on GrapheneOS. The PDF in question mentions LineageOS, and its system updater is not the GrapheneOS one.

The PDF in question can be found at https://www.punkt.ch/en/support/software-release-notes/mc02/.

MC02 Software Release Notes

MC02 Software Release Notes

Punkt
@farooqkz @threemaapp If the goal is minimalism and complete control, this phone, with its subscription fees, Android dependency, and questionable independence, doesn’t seem like a justified purchase. There are already reliable and free alternatives that offer a high level of privacy. To be honest, I currently see no reason to buy this device.

@threemaapp
Attention!

Punkt MC02 with Apostrophy OS requires a paid subscription, despite its privacy-focused promises. In contrast, GrapheneOS is free to install on Pixel devices, offers a high level of data privacy, and doesn’t involve monthly fees. Overall, GrapheneOS is a more cost-effective and private option.

P.S. Don’t just go for the free option—make an honest choice that fits your needs.