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[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Graphene is is way over hyped. You can basically the same thing with lineage os. The key is just not using gsf

[–] LaggyKar@programming.dev 6 points 10 months ago (4 children)

But then you can't use any apps that require Play Services. The killer feature of GrapheneOS is letting you run Play Services in a sandbox.

[–] sadreality@kbin.social 1 points 10 months ago

Microg will most jobs tho

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 10 months ago

But that is unethical. Don't run proprietary software when there are good alternatives. I don't want google anywhere near my devices

[–] SatyrSack@lemmy.one 1 points 10 months ago

Why would you even do that in a sandbox? Aren't you sending your personal data to Google servers all the same?

[–] sadreality@kbin.social 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Unlocked bootloader is considered a vulnerability tho

But if your threats model is toxic Tim, satya and sundar, it will do the job just fine.

[–] Lifebandit666@feddit.uk 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

You can relock the bootloader though can't you?

Genuine question. I used to be an avid ROMer back int day until I got really really annoyed at all the hoops I had to jump through to use Google Wallet.

Now I have a Pixel 7a and I'm considering ROMs again. So I am wondering if I can just relock the bootloader once I find a ROM I like and it'll pass all the Safety net bullshit and allow me to use my phone like it should be, just with a custom ROM on it.

[–] sadreality@kbin.social 2 points 10 months ago

Graphene and calyx would work for you

[–] notenoughbutter@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

most phones nowadays don't support relocking the bootloader, they will brick

pixel does support it still

[–] Lifebandit666@feddit.uk 1 points 10 months ago

Thanks for this info

[–] ExcursionInversion@lemmy.world -1 points 10 months ago

The kids need to use their buzzwords though