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Have you looked into grapheneos? They support some older pixel versions. I've been using it on a 7 pro for about a year and prefer it to lineageos. Specially if you use apps that require play services to run.
Yeah, I'm not committed to LineageOS, it just seems like the most well known/default option in this space. What do you like about Graphene?
I'd say ease of use is up there, lot's of apps just won't run without google services. Graphene has the ability to run google apps within a strict sandbox, which can be great paired with separate profiles for different purposes. It's really clean and user friendly, while still putting security and privacy at the forefront. I quite enjoy the default app as well, except for the messaging service, which I find lacking in basic features.
Might wanna take a look at louis Rossman recent video on grapheneOS
Tldr it's probably still a good OS, but there's some things about the dev that are off putting.
I've seen it. The problem Dev has stepped down.
Oh thanks for sharing that with me. I didn't know!
[edit: this was meant to be a reply to another post, which I can't find anymore now, not sure what happened. still learning my way around Lemmy / Jerboa...]
GrapheneOS is designed to preserve the security model Android was built around, which also means you do not get root access (but neither does Google as it's completely independent). This is the reason it can only be installed on Pixel phones, as they're the only ones that allow you to re-seal the boot loader after installation, preserving the security chain. I've been using it for years now to great satisfaction: it feels very solid and secure, yet is surprisingly functional (all apps I need work fine, including tricky ones like banking with NFC payments).
LineageOS allows you to root it, which is great for poking around, but it also implies breaking a lot of Android's security guarantees.
If you value security and privacy above all, get a Pixel and install GrapheneOS. If you want to mess around freely even if it means being slightly less secure, go for LineageOS.
One drawback that I have found with Graphene is the lack of Android Auto. Apparently there is an alternative for this, but luckily I don't have a car yet.