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I am super nervous, so close to jumping to GrapheneOS. (europe.pub)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by Cantaloupe@lemmy.fedioasis.cc to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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For those who use GrapheneOS, is it worth it? Do you like it?

My backups are done, all that is left is the final choice to wipe my whole phone.

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[–] Cantaloupe@lemmy.fedioasis.cc 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I don't intend on cutting Google from my life, but I want the option to, and I want boundaries with Google. I felt as if I didn't install GrapheneOS, I'd lose the ability to in the future. Google could easily roll out an update locking the bootloader, so I felt like doddling with it was a risky move.

So far it is good, I am still exploring what I can do with GrapheneOS. It's bare bones to start with, no included wallpapers so I have to fetch my own. RCS seemingly works after granting Google play to access my carrier or whatever, so that's good.

[–] kalpol@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Big problem for me - Intune. If I want it, I have to have a stock OS. Right now I've got a Samsung tablet which is nice hardware but dogshit software. I'd love to not carry two devices around, but that's the price of freedom and convenience.

[–] Lyubo@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago

It's bad practice to mix personal life with work. Even to mix it with social media life.

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[–] ATS1312@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 month ago

I relock the bootloader with graphene installed. EZ.

[–] preschool236@lemmy.wtf 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Honestly man god bless I'm here for the cause but it's a real pain as a daily driver.

[–] Skankhunt420@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

What makes it a pain to daily drive for you?

[–] preschool236@lemmy.wtf 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

my work stack is all google. i tried using it full time last year with a pixel and i just found the sandboxed google services to be too unreliable in a pinch

[–] hash@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 month ago

Work profiles are a big sticking point for tech workers I think. Apparently some have got it to work, but my org's didn't. I think if your company uses MAM instead of MDM you might have better luck, but I couldn't get Intune to set up the work profile correctly. I started carrying a phone size ereader everywhere so I just set up work stuff on that, but even then managing wifi for the second device is a pain.

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[–] trackball_fetish@lemmy.wtf 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Only thing I've noticed is quite a delay in notifications for some reason (could be self inflicted), haven't looked into it yet

[–] M1k3y@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 1 month ago

Most apps typically use Google services for notifications, so all apps use one single service running all the time.

Without Google, apps can develop a fallback where each app polls for its own notifications, but continously running a service per app costs battery, so the services do not run all the time. This is the reason why notifications are delayed.

[–] pmk@piefed.ca 2 points 1 month ago

One reason can be if the involved apps don't have unrestricted battery access. Then the OS will put the app to "sleep" when not used. Could be worth checking.

[–] ryan213@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago (9 children)

Does it with with banking apps and Google wallet?

[–] CurbCuts@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

It depends how much you want to lean into degoogling and your banking apps.

You can always set up a separate profile install a non sandboxed google ay store and use it for things that won't any other way.

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[–] vikingtons@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Banking apps may vary. Google wallet will not work sure to integrity / attestation but other contactless payment methods word.

this guy uses curve pay on graphene:

https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/06/contactless-payments-with-grapheneos/

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[–] Valarie@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 1 month ago

I think when I need to change phones I am gonna put graphene on my new device but as of now I am running a galaxy s21+ that has had software purged and swapped to the point of being as Foss as I can make it as of now

[–] wetsoggybread@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Besides setting up my Samsung watch for the first time its been painless. My bank app works without issue. Honestly the worst part was moving from android 9 to 16. I had my last phone for 8 years so I splurged one got a 9 pro with extra storage and I don't regret it. Its snappy, has all the features I need and I get security updatea frequently

[–] kittenzrulz123@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

Welcome, I also use GOS and I will say its amazing. If you want support or just to chat with other GOS users I reccomend the GOS matrix chat or Discord chat (note due to recent events the bridge is no longer online)

[–] KeenFlame@feddit.nu 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Will digital ID's and banking and stuff work? Or do you need to root it?

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[–] Paranoidfactoid@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Been running GrapheneOS for almost two years. Ran it before long ago too. It's a PITA to use, but it does limit tracking. So, pick your poison: ease of use in exchange for your personal data, or additional work in exchange for your privacy. I chose privacy.

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