Over 3 months after launch – LineageOS – the biggest and most well-known third party ROM now officially supports the entire Pixel 9 series.
    • Sem@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      9 days ago

      To be honest I do not see any reason to use Lineage with Pixel while there is GrapheneOS… But maybe there will be some users of it: it is always better to have more free open OS

      • EngineerGaming@feddit.nlEnglish
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        9 days ago

        Graphene has a relatively short support, especially given that the phones for it are completwly unaffordable new so it’s effectively shorter than advertised. I am now spoiled by using a device that is not EOL so I think I will be switching when GOS’ support ends.

        • Brad Boimler@startrek.websiteEnglish
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          9 days ago

          GOS Supports the pixel devices for the same amount of time as Google hard to keep a device secure once drivers are no longer being updated. But with Google extending support for pixel 6 and 7 series and the new 7 year guarantee on pixel 8 devices and newer this isn’t really a concern anymore. So pixel 7a and fold will be supported until 2028 and Pixel 6 and 6 pro until 2026 pixel 7, 7 pro, and 6a until 2027. Seems like plenty of time for support and that means as long as Google supports it so does GOS.

          • EngineerGaming@feddit.nlEnglish
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            8 days ago

            Yes, I know about them extending it. For me, for example, that means four years of official support, which is much less than a usual lifespan of my phone.

            • Brad Boimler@startrek.websiteEnglish
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              7 days ago

              Then buy a newer one with longer support this will always be a issue since the support window is the same as Google. Once a manufacturer stops updating drivers and device firmware the said device can no longer effectively be secure because any exploit in the drivers or firmware will forever go unfixed compromisimg the devices security. Doesn’t matter what devices you buy this will always be the case it just depends on what your personal threat model is.

              • EngineerGaming@feddit.nlEnglish
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                7 days ago

                That support is about as long as it goes on mobile. An average poor person can’t afford to just buy new phones as soon as the support ends. Some updates is still better than no updates in this case.

                • Brad Boimler@startrek.websiteEnglish
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                  2 days ago

                  Understandable I keep my phones for 2 years only, 1 year now with my 7a just had to replace a cracked screen and installed a new battery so good for another year.

          • buttfarts@lemy.lolEnglish
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            8 days ago

            A Pixel 8 on contract was free for me if I commit three years with my provider. I think I will get seven years support from GOS which is a worthy enough lifespan for an everyday smartphone

            • EngineerGaming@feddit.nlEnglish
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              8 days ago

              Is it an expensive contract? I doubt my $3/mo plan would ever have perks like this lol. Especially given that Pixels here are only sold unofficially.

              • buttfarts@lemy.lolEnglish
                1·
                8 days ago

                About $60 CAD per month for talk/text with 50GB data which is average for here

    • Blisterexe@lemmy.zipEnglish
      1·
      7 days ago

      I like lineageOS more, because GrapheneOS includes google play, even while sandboxed i don’t like that

    • Mwa@lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      8 days ago

      True But maybe might be helpful if the phone hits EOL?

      • kittenzrulz123@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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        8 days ago

        At that point using it will be less secure, the reason why GraphineOS stops supporting devices is because they focus on security. In addition the Pixel 9 will be EOL in what eight years from now? Maybe even more

        • EngineerGaming@feddit.nlEnglish
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          7 days ago

          Eight years, minus the few years you’d have to wait until the phone is close to affordable. And updates via LineageOS is still way better than just using a phone with no updates when it hits EOL like you normally would.

          • Zetta@mander.xyzEnglish
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            7 days ago

            Calling the pixel 9 unaffordable when it’s literally the cheapest flagship in the market.