I was thinking about using graphene OS, but I've read some lemmy users dislike this OS due to perceived misleading advertising and the pixel 7a you're supposed to install graphene on because it's from google (an advertising company).

Another option would be lineage OS, but there is so much false information about this OS, namely compatible phones that simply don't work with this OS and no support.

what works for you? I want a phone with no google, that doesn't force me to use the manufacturer's ecosystem and that won't show the apps I don't want or need (on an asus I own you cannot neither get rid nor hide bloatware)

  • GolfNovemberUniform@lemmy.ml
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    I use LineageOS because my phone is not a Pixel and it works fine for me. If you don't want to pay Google for a Pixel, buy a used one. Other than that LOS is fine. It doesn't have anonymization features like /e/OS or something like that but it doesn't force nor promote any apps or ecosystems (except for Seedvault but it's not a big deal) and it is FOSS

    • tritonium@midwest.social
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      5 个月前

      I have a Pixel and LineageOS is the best by far. Freedom to root, which I absolutely want... I want full control over my devices. I'm extremely picky about how every little thing runs and works in my phone and I can only get it with root. You can't get root with GraphenOS without a huge pain in the ass with updates.

      It's hilarious people install GrapheneOS and think they are better off because Google services are installed as user apps instead of system. You lose as soon as you install them either way. They are getting the data they are after no matter if it's installed as a user app or system app.

      But anyway, I've been running LineagOS since it used to be Cynogenmod over 10 years ago. It's the most established and reliable while remaining open to customization by far.

  • Citizen@lemmy.ml
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    5 个月前

    I'm using /e/ os for more than 3 years on different devices (with some customizations) and it works like a charm. An important aspect is that you can install e on any phone that has the bootloader unlock and supports GSIs - theoreticaly any device that runs Android > 9

    /e/ has a gsi image which is neat!

    I don't use nor promote any banking apps or other G**gle/proprietary dependendent apps.

    Why nobody talks more about e.foundation /e/ OS?

    Enlighten me please 🙂

          • Citizen@lemmy.ml
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            5 个月前

            Not need to force anyone to use anything mate!

            Here is my personal example: I made my choices a long time ago...

            I ditched ANY:

            • M$ related product/service;
            • ALL Meta (as in Wazaaap);
            • closed source apps;
            • i have 0 IoTs around my ass, but a nice computer infrastructure built in more than a few decades;
            • no friends around with i Phones ...

            AND still I need to do so much about privacy and my life in general and I continue to learn & apply as much as I can...

            Also, I kindly invited and explained others why I choose to ditch products/software/companies/people that do not respect Humans in general and consider all of as as being just dumb "assets"...

            Indeed it feels lonely sometimes, but i prefer the silence rather than noise/propaganda/parotting/or really any kind of bullshit.

            Peace!

  • sic_semper_tyrannis@lemmy.today
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    5 个月前

    I've used Lineage on multiple devices, Calyx, and Graphene. Graphene by far has the least issues (basically none), and the best compatibility in my experiences. Being able to relock the boot loader is perfect for a mobile device too.

  • easiness@lemmy.today
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    5 个月前

    Using GrapheneOS on a pixel 8 pro bought for this. Never used the stock OS. Coming from iOS it is a breeze of fresh air to feel "private". I tried lineage some times ago but it isn't as polished as graphene, and it feels like a classic android OS, I didn't feel " private".

  • Lotsen@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    Calyxos user here. I like it so far. Half a year into it. I can live with microg instead of gms. And it also works on moto g32, 42 and 52 so you don't need Google hardware.

    • Vega@feddit.it
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      5 个月前

      The name "lineage" is because it's a "descendant" of cyanogenmod, not because it's intended for older phones

  • Jolteon@lemmy.zip
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    5 个月前

    Used pixels are surprisingly cheap for how well they hold up over time, and graphene works well.

  • Lettuce eat lettuce@lemmy.ml
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    5 个月前

    Not sure why GrapheneOS is getting down voted so much here, did I miss something recent that happened?

    I've been using GrapheneOS on my Pixel 6a for around 2 years and really like it.

    If I couldn't use GOS though, I would probably go with DivestOS. I haven't looked deep into other alternative Android ROMs.

  • ssm@lemmy.sdf.org
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    5 个月前

    PostmarketOS, pinephone, using phosh (sxmo is good too, but no support for dvorak keyboard :( :( :( ). Very jank, but I would never go back to Google/Android (or derivatives) after tasting what could be. Might try to switch to Void Linux or base Alpine since PostmarketOS is shipping systemd by default next release ("optionally, with openrc still being supported", but we all know openrc is being pushed to the side, especially since it needs recompilation to switch back). Hope to boot OpenBSD on it some day.

    • PureTryOut@lemmy.kde.social
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      5 个月前

      Not next release, the one after. And even then probably not by default yet. And SXMO will not even support systemd at all. Yes OpenRC will remain an option.

      systemd is good software and people should find proper reasons for disliking it for once instead of just following the hate train.

      • ssm@lemmy.sdf.org
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        5 个月前

        systemd is good software and people should find proper reasons for disliking it for once instead of just following the hate train.

        Are "breaking portability with non-linux unix systems (and even linux systems that don't use systemd)" and "overly complex codebases inherently being more bug-prone and systemd having a poor security track record" good enough reasons for you?

  • Kilgore Trout@feddit.it
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    5 个月前

    I've read some lemmy users dislike this OS due to perceived misleading advertising and the pixel 7a you're supposed to install graphene on because it's from google

    There is no misleading advertisement. Go with Graphene if you own a Pixel (from Pixel 5 up) or you can find a cheap second-hand one.

    there is so much false information about this OS, namely compatible phones that simply don't work

    Care to share which devices are you talking about? If a device is officially supported by the latest LineageOS version, it works.

  • toastal@lemmy.ml
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    5 个月前

    Not in my ideal spot but tolerating Android via LineageOS for microG on a Sony Xperia 5 III as their ROMs make microG painless & hardware-wise I get a fast-enough CPU, OLED, a headphone jack, & microSD.

  • thepiguy@lemmy.ml
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    5 个月前

    I put lineageos on my old OnePlus, which had started to lag so much that even the password prompt would take a minute to register my key presses. The moment I put lineage on it, it started working as if it was new and finally had security updates for the first time in 2 or so years. I now use it as a backup device, and also as a webcam for my pc using scrcpy.