The installation was very easy! It's very greatful that my data doesn't send to Google any more.

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[–] 25 points 8 months ago* (5 children)

Welcome ! Quick tip: Google has a database of cell towers that helps getting a location quickly and helps starting the GPS connection even indoors.

You don't have that on GOS. So when you use localization with organic maps, you'll notice it struggle to find you. You have to have a clear view to the sky to get a ping and then you can use it inside your car for example.

I also use https://github.com/barbeau/gpstest to get the ping more quickly.

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  • [–] 20 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    GrapheneOS has some services of its own that improve location speed and accuracy when enabled: SUPL and PSDS. They're both implemented in ways that try to preserve privacy. See here for more info:

    https://grapheneos.org/faq#default-connections

    With these enabled, it's usually quick to get your precise location.

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