Alternatives to GrapheneOS (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago by impudentmortal@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Wanted to get a new phone since my S20 is starting to show its age. And with all the enshitification of Android lately I thought it'd be good to try a different phone OS.

However, I don't really want to buy a Google Pixel so GrapheneOS is a no go. I was really interested in the Fold 7 but it seems that will not be possible to get without Android. Thought DivestOS was good but it looks like support ended in 2024.

What other phone OS are people using?

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[-] kylian0087@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 week ago

I am curious to why no google Pixel?

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[-] bootloop@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Would anyone know of a custom ROM for an Oppo Reno 4 Pro? Looked everywhere, can't find one.

[-] Telorand@reddthat.com 3 points 1 week ago

/e/OS has similar goals as Graphene (not exactly), but it supports many more models than Pixels. Check their list and see if it fits your needs.

[-] Skorp@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 week ago

The goals are completely different, and the actual implementations are miles apart. They aren't comparable apart from a common AOSP ancestor.

[-] Canrith6696@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago

This

[-] turbowafflz@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Isn't it partially closed source though?

[-] utopiah@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 week ago

If something is missing from https://gitlab.e.foundation/e/os/ open an issue. It is open source.

[-] Telorand@reddthat.com 2 points 1 week ago

No idea, honestly. I've never had a device that was supported, so my knowledge of it is limited.

[-] chottomatte@lemdro.id 2 points 1 week ago

CalyxOS , though updates are temporarily paused for unknown period , you can get Fairphone 4 or Fairphone 5 , if privacy is your main concern and you don't mind downgrading

[-] bobbyfiend@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 week ago

I just saw that 2024 Moto G models (or at least one of them?) is supported. This makes me happy.

[-] Fairgreen@lemmy.world -1 points 1 week ago

/e/OS fan here, imo it combines a great design and interface with lots of privacy options. Super easy to use. Also the combo with the Murena Cloud is incredibly useful Best deGoogle option imo

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[-] millerjutsu@lemmy.world -3 points 1 week ago

Try the newly released Brax 3 with iode is. It can be seen on indie go go. Its privacy by design with no telemetry from big tech.

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