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[–] The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world 57 points 2 days ago (2 children)

So, do I finally need to learn about GrapheneOS? What are other people doing?

[–] veniasilente@lemmy.dbzer0.com 36 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Graphene is only of help (today) if you buy some shit from Google namely a Pixel. If you have another phone, step numero uno is always to learn what custom ROMs are available for your make and model.

[–] CorrectAlias@piefed.blahaj.zone 49 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Used Pixels are cheap and the money doesn't go to Google again.

[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 23 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It supports Google by making their reseller market strong. People will buy pixels knowing they will be of value on the reseller market thus strengthening the primary market.

That's the problem with buying a used Pixel.

[–] rangber@lemmy.zip 8 points 2 days ago

On theory, yeah. I got a 512gb pixel 9 fold with a dead inner screen, the rest works fine, for $200. It's a good deal.

Probably depends on the market. Here where I live they are like Nintendo games: near-full price even when second-hand.

[–] asdfasdfasdf@lemmy.world 30 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Graphene is by far the best. I highly recommend it.

Right now you need a Pixel to run it but soon you can get a Motorola that works with it.

[–] winkerjadams@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Soon? Was there an update with a timeline? Last I saw it was only 'announced' And there's no ETA

[–] FundMECFS@piefed.zip 3 points 1 day ago

I thought it was Early 2027 but I may have made that up!