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[–] [email protected] 93 points 2 months ago (26 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] -5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (6 children)

No mention of the mental instability of the founder and the toxicity of the Dev team?

[–] refalo 3 points 2 months ago (3 children)

this could be said about many popular open source projects

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

and its one of the "things you should know"

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

...like Lemmy.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Pointing the blame away is not the right answer. Also it does not happen in Lineage OS, Calyx OS and many other similar projects.

[–] refalo 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I wasn't trying to do that, just making a general statement

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

Generally irrelevant is kind of our point.

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