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submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by m4th1337@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

So which on of these are better for my pixel 7a if we consider these:

i dont care about leaving the bootloader unlocked

i want customization to my os as long as this is possible

i hate google so i dont want any google things or google spyware (i dont use any google service)

i need push notifications for some apps (maybe microg or sandboxed google play services? idk)

i don't use esim or google pay so idc about these

i need A LOT of privacy and security to my data to the point that i want to block trackers for any app i use

i wanna use google camera as it is in stock rom but i dont want google spy shit. if i use a firewall would that be ok?

Note: i can sacrifice locking the bootloader and customization for my privacy/security/not having spyware on my phone

Thanks in advance!

Edit: i just saw that there is iodé (which sees app trackers and i found it interesting) plus CopperheadOS

Edit 2: THANK YOU ALL A LOT, your answers are the best, imma go with grapheneos and donate them also cause their job is the best

also i found this matrix for oses that helped me: https://eylenburg.github.io/android_comparison.htm !!!

Edit 3: Deleted CopperheadOS from the title - no need to compare cause it's garbage (see comments)

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[-] VintageGenious@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 days ago

Unfortunately pixel phones are too expensive for a phone. I went with a Galaxy A34 which is good, but no graphene os for me

[-] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 4 points 4 days ago

Paid $150 for a Pixel 5. Pixel 7 is $200.

I don't waste money on new phones, or new cars.

[-] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago

not just too expensive, but designed to be hard to repair too. just look up the ifixit disassembly guide, it's horrible

[-] eleitl@lemm.ee 4 points 5 days ago

Bought Pixel 7 a new for 335 EUR. Refurbished is another option.

[-] VintageGenious@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Interesting, I paid the same for my phone. But I will keep it five years so it will be a less cheap pixel then

[-] eleitl@lemm.ee 3 points 4 days ago

GrapheneOS supports the 7 a until May 2028 with extended support 5 years https://grapheneos.org/faq#device-lifetime

[-] UnfortunateShort@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

Pixel 8a was <400€ on black friday. I know not everyone can afford this, but even 5 years ago that wouldn't have been that much for a phone

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