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GrapheneOS - break free from Google and Apple
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GOS is great. Funny, I used to rom hop and distro hop a lot; but on GOS, I installed it once and so far so good (5+ months in).
Just some tips for new users: Just install it and dont be afraid to try things out (Google Store, profiles, Aurora...etc). Oh and dont make it tooooo complicate with many profiles and private space. You can test first but dont over do it if you're not experienced.
And no, I am not a dev from GOS lol. I'm an ordinary user who wants to take control of my phone.
I recommend a clean main profile (i.e. no Google Play etc) and a corrupt profile, install your stuff then find FOSS replacements for main. Over time you naturally decouple from Google, but it's there if you need it.
I got a new (to me) pixel a bit ago and haven't switched back cause life has been crazy. I miss GOS. Maybe this weekend I'll have a minute to do that.