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GrapheneOS says Google is making life harder for rival operating systems and devices (www.androidauthority.com)
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[–] 19 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Then get a fairphone and load /e/OS or something else like that? GrapheneOS on Pixels aren't the only degoogled option. GrapheneOS makes it clear that their priority is security, so if you're willing to compromise on that then GOS likely isn't for you.

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  • [+] -7 points 4 months ago (3 children)

    That is exactly what I have. I am not willing to compromise my ethical values and to give money to a truly evil company.

    I just find it hypocritical that GOS requires Google made phones and at the same time says its a bad company.

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  • [–] 15 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    The hardware is hardware, my guy. Most people running desktop linux are using hardware mainly comprised from the work of companies with shitty reputations.

    GOS has a set of required specs to ensure the security it's famous for, and the pixel happened to meet them due to their developer-focused design implementations. Luckily, Motorola can now see the economic opportunity of leaning into that as well.

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  • [–] 6 points 4 months ago

    Agreed, and until the Moto Graphene phone drops one can just buy a used Pixel from a trusted marketplace like Swappa, and no money goes to Google from that used device sale. Save money and keep a perfectly good used phone out of a landfill at the same time.

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