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GrapheneOS project: pixel 11 no longer supports hardware memory tagging (MTE); GrapheneOS might skip the the whole pixel 11 series (grapheneos.social)
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cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1368563/grapheneos-project-pixel-11-no-longer-supports-hardware-memory-tagging-mte

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[–] 12 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I think you misunderstand what is being said.

The point is that the post makes it sound like using a Pixel 11 under Android results in less security than before, but for most people there is no change since they never used MTE anyway.

That's not what they're saying. They're saying Graphene without MTE is less secure, which isn't something they want.

Which you can read from their post here

We strongly recommend against buying Pixel 11 devices. Pixel 8, 9 and 10 have much better overall security for GrapheneOS. Pixel 10 is cheaper with similar hardware and MTE. Pixel 11's Titan M3 should improve BFU security for users without a strong passphrase, but losing MTE craters AFU security.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

    They're saying Graphene without MTE is less secure, which isn't something they want.

    Well they're inevitably backing into a dead-end. MTE is obviously off the table now which means eventually they'll have no hardware fitting to their super-exacting demands. Motorola might come through, or not.

    I hate being a conspiracy theorist but honestly sometimes the way Graphene clings to Pixels feels like a Google scheme to boost their pathetic Pixel market share.

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