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    • ingolftopfI
      ingolftopf Ambassador
      last edited by

      It's quite paradoxical, but it takes Google 'Pixel' devices to completely ban Google from these devices.
      Also recommended by IT security researcher, expert Mike Kuketz.
      Details, instructions and discussions in the Jabber/XMPP space.
      GrapheneOS
      xmpp:[email protected]?join

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      • Obiwan2208O
        Obiwan2208
        last edited by

        Already in!

        I bought a Pixel 6A recently and I flashed it w/ GrapheneOS. Just final polishes, infrequently use apps, and all done!.

        πŸ–₯πŸ’» W10 PRO (desktop/laptop) / πŸ“± GrapheneOS (no GApps)

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        • ingolftopfI
          ingolftopf Ambassador @Obiwan2208
          last edited by

          @Obiwan2208
          Hope you are still happy with it and no problems have arisen.

          Thanks to everyone here!
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          • Obiwan2208O
            Obiwan2208 @ingolftopf
            last edited by Obiwan2208

            @ingolftopf I'm quite happy with the choice I made by buying the #Pixel6A to have #GrapheneOS, lots of good things and only a few concessions have to be made for security and privacy.

            The bad thing is the apps, the most important (for me) is that I don't have the 360ΒΊ mode and panoramics (GCam port) it doesn't show me the photos I've already taken. And I don't have a TTS engine that would be useful for GPS directions. I found a TTS engine without Google dependency, isn't the most awesome voice but is understable and in my language. (for OSMAnd+)

            Apart this, πŸ’―% pleased:
            Good pics, good battery life...good security, apps behind the line...sun is shinning and an user is happy, what else?😎

            Edit: Updated 25/01/23

            πŸ–₯πŸ’» W10 PRO (desktop/laptop) / πŸ“± GrapheneOS (no GApps)

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            • ingolftopfI
              ingolftopf Ambassador @Obiwan2208
              last edited by

              @Obiwan2208
              Thank you for your detailed description.

              Thanks to everyone here!
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              • ingolftopfI
                ingolftopf Ambassador
                last edited by ingolftopf

                Small note, "#Pixel6A", # is not necessary here, does not work here, only on Vivaldi 'Mastodon' https://social.vivaldi.net/

                Thanks to everyone here!
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                • ingolftopfI
                  ingolftopf Ambassador
                  last edited by ingolftopf

                  The 'Google Pixel 6a' is really a decent one despite being from Google.
                  It will be even much better with 'GrapheneOS'.

                  Thanks to everyone here!
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                  • EggcornE
                    Eggcorn
                    last edited by

                    Is a Custom Rom a good idea, if you want to avoid Google stuff? That feels like tearing down and rebuilding a house, because you want to paint the walls another color.

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                    • DoctorGD
                      DoctorG Ambassador @ingolftopf
                      last edited by DoctorG

                      @ingolftopf I will add this chat to my XMPP messenger in case i have to patch my older Android.

                      Volunteer helper, internal tester, bug hunter
                      Known old dragon lady: Gwen aka Dr. Gwen Agon aka GwenDragon


                      Linux Debian 12 KDE X11 / Windows 11
                      Intel i5-7400 / NVidia GT 710 / Intel HD 630

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                      • ingolftopfI
                        ingolftopf Ambassador @Eggcorn
                        last edited by

                        @Eggcorn said in Custom Rom 'GrapheneOS' for Andoid devices to get rid of Google completely:

                        Is a Custom Rom a good idea, if you want to avoid Google stuff?

                        But of course.
                        How else?

                        That feels like tearing down and rebuilding a house, because you want to paint the walls another color.

                        This can only be meant ironically.

                        Thanks to everyone here!
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                        • ingolftopfI
                          ingolftopf Ambassador @DoctorG
                          last edited by ingolftopf

                          @DoctorG
                          Unfortunately, GrapheneOS only works on Google 'Pixel' devices at the moment.
                          See the 'GrapheneOS' room on the open source messenger 'Jabber/XMPP':
                          xmpp:[email protected]?join

                          For other Android devices you have to use another good custom rom.

                          Thanks to everyone here!
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                          With us since the old Opera Presto.
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                          • DoctorGD
                            DoctorG Ambassador @ingolftopf
                            last edited by

                            @ingolftopf said in Custom Rom 'GrapheneOS' for Andoid devices to get rid of Google completely:

                            Unfortunately, GrapheneOS only works on Google 'Pixel' devices at the moment.

                            Grmmmmpfff 😞

                            Volunteer helper, internal tester, bug hunter
                            Known old dragon lady: Gwen aka Dr. Gwen Agon aka GwenDragon


                            Linux Debian 12 KDE X11 / Windows 11
                            Intel i5-7400 / NVidia GT 710 / Intel HD 630

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                            • EggcornE
                              Eggcorn @ingolftopf
                              last edited by

                              @ingolftopf said in Custom Rom 'GrapheneOS' for Andoid devices to get rid of Google completely:

                              But of course.
                              How else?

                              Change some settings. Install non-Google alternatives to, for example, Google maps.

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