• ZebraGoose
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    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.

    • Kairos
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      2 days ago

      standard android?

      you/they mean the OEM operating system right?

        • Kairos
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          02 days ago

          My point is that “stock” is not a “standard”. If anything GrapheneOS is more standard.

          • EherNicht
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            52 days ago

            True. It’s close to AOSP. Don’t understand the downvotes.

            • @[email protected]
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              152 days ago

              Its pedantic and distracts from the real conversation happening. I’ve always considered “stock” to mean how the device ships from the factory (that’s how the term is used in the automobile world), whereas I would think it fair to consider AOSP a standard, it’s something you can compare other ROMs against.

              Regardless of mine or anyone else’s opinion, we’re just ultimately wanting to talk about how GrapheneOS is much closer to the clean and uncluttered experience AOSP offers

      • southsamurai
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        62 days ago

        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.

        • @[email protected]
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          22 days 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.

      • @MajorHavoc
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        Right. It’s different in that it lacks Google Framework Service, and adds a bunch of privacy controls, like additional quick toggles to control the cameras, and microphone, the way other Android can quick toggle the flashlight and location servcies and bluetooth.

        The biggest thing is substantially more granular per app permissions, controlled from a calentral interface in settings.