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submitted 3 months ago by PullPantsUnsworn@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

After using LineageOS for long time, I have finally moved to GrapheneOS. I use a lot of banking and financial apps which I never felt comfortable using on LineageOS due to lack of proper sandboxing, unlocked bootloader etc.

GrapheneOS works flawlessly just like Android. You don't even notice there's hardening underneath. Also it protects from Google's evil location tracking using WiFi/Bluetooth or even when the Location is turned off. I don't understand how people in general are comfortable with Google tracking all the time. You can use Google Play and Play Services in a sandbox that works just like regular installation, but without deep tracking.

If you haven't tried GrapheneOS, try it. You won't go back to regular Android.

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[-] atro_city@fedia.io 10 points 3 months ago

I just looked it up and GrapheneOS only works on google hardware? So you had to give google some money first or did you get it to work on something else?

[-] Recant@beehaw.org 14 points 3 months ago

If you buy one used that is how you can get around giving Google money.

From a security standpoint it might give you a temporary benefit since all of Google's tracking IDs will be associated with the original owner. On a new phone I figure it's associated with you immediately.

[-] Undertaker@feddit.org -2 points 3 months ago

Not really. You carry arround a Google devices and people notice the brand and devices are more valuable when also desired second hand.

All of this supports Google

[-] Cube6392@beehaw.org 8 points 3 months ago

Cover the G logo with a pop socket or some shit. No one will give enough of a shit to desire your phone. Buying used always denies OEMs sales so its always good to buy used

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