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[–] [email protected] 93 points 3 months ago (25 children)

Here's a summary of the article and the seven key points mentioned about switching to GrapheneOS:

Summary: The article discusses GrapheneOS, a secure, privacy-focused mobile operating system based on Android. It highlights the benefits of switching to GrapheneOS, its features, compatibility, and user experience. The article also addresses potential concerns and provides information on reverting to standard Android if desired.

The seven things you should know before switching to GrapheneOS:

  1. Compatibility: Currently only supported on Google Pixel devices (Pixel 3 or newer) due to their strong hardware-based security features.

  2. App compatibility: Most apps are compatible, but some may require alternatives. A sandboxed version of Google Play can be installed for popular apps.

  3. User interface: Similar to standard Android, but with enhanced privacy controls and a decluttered, ad-free experience.

  4. Regular updates: Frequent security updates are provided to protect against the latest threats.

  5. Community support: A dedicated community of users and developers is available to offer help and tips.

  6. Reversibility: It's possible to switch back to standard Android if you don't like GrapheneOS.

  7. Privacy and security features: Includes end-to-end encryption, revocable permissions, randomized MAC addresses, and strict app data access controls.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (8 children)

standard android?

you/they mean the OEM operating system right?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Or any other rom, really. Stock, which is the Google version of Android, but the pixel line is well supported by lineage and other variants.

[–] Blizzard 2 points 3 months ago

The summary kind of makes it sound like there's a switch in settings and poof! you're back at stock android. But I imagine you need to flash the new ROM and start from scratch.

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