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if you use GrapheneOS on a pixel device, is it something you'd recommend for a privacy worried user? How seamless is running it after install? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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[–] 3 points 1 year ago (9 children)

I have the same model, the GOS camera pretty much uses the same basic features that the Pixel Camera uses, but when I checked their page for more info, apparently GOS Pixels only support night mode, you lose HDR, Face Retouch, Portrait, etc. My friends often have me take group pics and think my photos look good, so I wouldn't sweat it, but you could always download pixel camera and restrict wifi access.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (8 children)

    Thanks for reply. Camera is the only issue for me.

    So you are saying gos camera is already good enough but I can download "pixel camera" app to get all the features of stock pixel camera? Including magic eraser, unblur etc?

    Btw, I get your suggestion on disabling WiFi. I'd like to do that for some apps in stock as well. But there seems to be option only to disabled mobile data usage, not WiFi. Does GOS give me option to disable any internet access for any app? Help would be appreciated 👍

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    You can get them off Aurora Store if you don't want to install Google Services.

    Yes, GOS adds the ability to completely disable network access to apps.

    For magic eraser, that's a separate app from Google.

    Pixel Camera does night mode, editing tools are in Google Photos

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (5 children)

    good enough but I can download "pixel camera" app to get all the features of stock pixel camera? Including magic eraser, unblur etc?

    Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's how it works, I think I downloaded it once just to try the camera-translate feature.

    Does GOS give me option to disable any internet access for any app? Help would be appreciated 👍

    Yup, %100 sure about that one. You'd have to root your phone on stock to be able to disable Wifi for an app, but GOS lets you do it easily with a simple permission toggle. I do this for Gboard, as I like using it but don't want Google to be in my business.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (4 children)

    Wow, thank you all for the reply. I am sold to GOS now.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (3 children)

    Do note, RCS can be a bit of a bitch (might have to disconnect your old phone from your number, read the RCS forum thread if you have issues), some banking apps don't work (really just depends), and you can no longer use Google Wallet/Tap-to-pay (but maybe that's a privacy positive). These are the only major issues that might hold you back.

    Otherwise, use GOS installer on their website (use a Chromium browser! FF breaks it) for the easiest ROM of your life.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

    Did not even know what RCS is. I would bother the least with this "service".

    And I am aware of the banking apps, this is one reason why I don't use their "apps". Internet banking in web browser is the way.

    And my country is so aloof from the civilisation that wallet/tap whatever are not even allowed. Blissfully ignorant.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago* (1 child)

    Cool on not needing the others 👍

    But RCS is a standard and recommended to use, for both QoL, but also security. SMS is less secure and means chats with family aren't E2EE. So unless you use some sort of other communication method like the Signal app, WhatsApp (w/ E2EE enabled), Threema, Matrix, etc. your chats aren't secure. Privacy is a whole separate question, and depends on your provider (i.e. Whatsapp is owned by Meta, which is the worst company for privacy.)

    Please use RCS, or some form of E2EE

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    I think nobody here uses RCS. SMS is also old fashioned. I rarely text others to be honest. I ask others to come to signal but people are intoxicated with meta family. And Viber. I think Viber has e2ee enabled by default. Not sure for same if they upload the chat to g drive...

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