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[–] Rainbowblite@lemmy.ca 22 points 1 year ago (3 children)

The joke is that GrapheneOS only works on Google Pixel phones.

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[–] baggachipz@sh.itjust.works 17 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Fuck Google!

Gives Google $900

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[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

Eh, I got a used Pixel 8 for $350 or so, and it works great with GrapheneOS.

My gold standard is a proper Linux phone, but those aren't reliable enough yet, so using Google's phone is the next best option.

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[–] Bluewing@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

I spent a mere $500 for my Pixel 9a. Most expensive phone I've ever owned. But at least I can send a text message from inside my house and make phones from out in my yard now.

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[–] magguzu@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

You can get a cheap refurb Pixel. The returns are very diminishing these days on new models anyway.

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[–] ArmchairAce1944@discuss.online 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

I noticed that, and they are expensive.

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[–] eleitl@lemmy.zip 6 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Bought a Pixel 7a new below 350 EUR last december. Buying used is also an option.

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[–] ArmchairAce1944@discuss.online 2 points 1 year ago

That is reasonably priced. I have another year on my current phone before it is paid off. I armored it up like there is no tomorrow so it should last without a breakage.

I had a problem for years of buying cases and tempered glass for my phone since I had a phone break BECAUSE of those things.

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