Why YSK GrapheneOS is a step above the rest. I understand it’s ironic de-google phone/tablet with google hardware, but it just works better then anything else. Permission toggles, pin scrambling, auto-reboot, scopes, MAC randomization, isolated user profiles, longer passwords, sandboxed apps, open source firmware, no bloat & the battery life is incredible now.
I hope people understand how easy it is to move to Linux & GrapheneOS full time & remove Apple, Google, Microsoft etc. It exceeded expectations so much so that I want to share it with other people. I cannot recommend this enough to improve your life. #FOSS
I was thinking about using LineageOS… I don’t really want to pay $500 for a Pixel 7. I just want a cheap phone that works.
I always buy my mobile hardware refurbished personally. It is functionally brand new and usually a lot cheaper. Would recommend.
I got the 6a over half a year ago for £299 brand new. So about $350 dollars, I’m guessing. Best to get the older models when newer ones are out or just about to come out. 6a is really great.
Did they drop support for fresh installs on the Pixel 6 already? It was going for like $300 not long ago, and the Graphene install was smooth as silk.
You can install on the devices that are listed here. https://grapheneos.org/faq#supported-devices
They have a list of supported phones and when the support for each end here: https://grapheneos.org/faq#device-lifetime
Pixel 6 is supported through October 2026.
I’m using a 6a and it works great. Mileage may vary if you get under contract as these companies sometimes mess around with the boot locking stuff etc.