It depends on how much you care about privacy, and if you already have a Pixel, you could try it. But if it is not a priority for you, and you don't want to get a Pixel, it's probably not worth it
Does Google Maps Web let you use the navigation feature? Also how is Aurora? It has been giving me some problems on my Android phone recently so I am a bit sceptical to base my access to play store apps entirely on it
I'm not sure if the "true" web version lets you do navigation, but the wrapper for the Google Maps Go app you can find on F-Droid does, and works very well. Regarding Aurora, yes, I think we've all been having issues with the search mainly. This is because all Aurora users use a same account, and Google limits the traffic they can have. There's not a lot Aurora Devs can do, unfortunately. But I've heard that if you use a dummy Google account, this problem will disappear. If you refuse to do that, you could try installing the APK from secure sites like APKMirror, and Aurora will take care of updating them. In theory, you could also just look the app up in the web version of the Play Store, and open that link with Aurora, but it hasn't worked for me. It's just the search that is broken, it seems.
@@byteseb thanks! I will keep an eye on the Aurora then. If it happens to be proven relatively stable I will switch finally, leaving standard android behind is the last step on my privacy journey (dont play to get rid of YT)
You can still use the phone for quite a long time after Graphene stops supporting it. You just won't recieve the newest stuff. I ran my first phone from 2017-2024 on Android 6.0 and the only issues I've come accross were apps not supporting Android 6.0 anymore.
Don't worry. In the video, I used a refurbished Pixel 5 (not 5a). I'm still daily driving it, and I really like it, but I had to switch to CalyxOS, because GrapheneOS is dropping support for this phone very soon.
Hmm... Depends on what you're looking for. But they're very similar in aspect (pretty much AOSP), and features (Pin pad scrambling, no Google services by default, fast updates). The main difference between both in practical terms is how they handle Google Play Services compatibility. CalyxOS uses MicroG, that is more of a reverse engineered translation layer for apps that need those services. So far, I haven't encountered any major issues. Location services work fine for the most part, my banking app also works perfectly, but some delivery apps seem to not display the map correctly (that could be me, or a permission thing). In theory, MicroG consumes less battery, because is very barebones, but compatibility is not going to be perfect. GrapheneOS uses Google Play Services, but sandboxed. Means almost perfect compatibility (Except for Android Auto and things like that, I think). It is also slightly slower, because all apps use more strict isolation, but you can disable that. Also, Graphene follows the Google support schedule, so updates are very quick (same in Calyx), but if your phone is a Pixel 5 or older, it's pretty much End Of Life, because you're losing support the moment Google stops it too, while Calyx still supports the Pixel 3.
@@byteseb Thanks so much for the detailed information - Quite informative! Calyx seems better in the long term ie. compatible with earlier pixels etc. Seems like a good way to save $$$
Yes, probably. I would still recommend you to check slightly newer Pixels. Their price usually drops fast, and would have more years of support. If you have any other question, just reply and I'll answer it
![GrapheneOS - the safe & easy way [INSTALL] [De-Googled Pixel7 - Pixel4a] [Chapters]](/img/n.gif)
Android is cool
Adrod
@@Partaeer oh hey lobotomy user
Adrod
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Yeah, but its have pre installed Google, and you can't delete it
great video! can we have a tutorial on the nextcloud installation and setup and how you use it?
I will consider making a video about it. Thanks!
Degoogled google phone, how ironic
And the movie on Google's TH-cam :D
I am still waiting for a potential GTK4 tutorial with python playlist.😂
Don't worry. It took me some time, but I am editing the video and it will be my next one!
excelent
should I do this?
It depends on how much you care about privacy, and if you already have a Pixel, you could try it. But if it is not a priority for you, and you don't want to get a Pixel, it's probably not worth it
@@byteseb thanks I don't have a pixel but for my next phone I'll get one
Does Google Maps Web let you use the navigation feature? Also how is Aurora? It has been giving me some problems on my Android phone recently so I am a bit sceptical to base my access to play store apps entirely on it
I'm not sure if the "true" web version lets you do navigation, but the wrapper for the Google Maps Go app you can find on F-Droid does, and works very well.
Regarding Aurora, yes, I think we've all been having issues with the search mainly. This is because all Aurora users use a same account, and Google limits the traffic they can have. There's not a lot Aurora Devs can do, unfortunately. But I've heard that if you use a dummy Google account, this problem will disappear.
If you refuse to do that, you could try installing the APK from secure sites like APKMirror, and Aurora will take care of updating them. In theory, you could also just look the app up in the web version of the Play Store, and open that link with Aurora, but it hasn't worked for me. It's just the search that is broken, it seems.
@@byteseb thanks! I will keep an eye on the Aurora then. If it happens to be proven relatively stable I will switch finally, leaving standard android behind is the last step on my privacy journey (dont play to get rid of YT)
Is it possible to use Google cam app on graphen?
I think it is possible. In F-Droid, you can find "GCam Services Provider", that lets you use GCam without installing the whole Google Play Services
Good vid
I’m dead google feeling insulated 😂
Amazing
You can still use the phone for quite a long time after Graphene stops supporting it. You just won't recieve the newest stuff. I ran my first phone from 2017-2024 on Android 6.0 and the only issues I've come accross were apps not supporting Android 6.0 anymore.
What do you use now?
@@FloridaInvestor Was using a J7 Sky Pro now I have a Pixel 5a with Graphene
You lose the security if you're not getting security updates. It's the equivalent of using Windows 7 or another EOL OS.
good video
Just restore ur Whatsapp backup from apps like Swift-Backup
EARLY
Can i buy your phone
You mean another Pixel 5 or specifically my Pixel 5?
2:25 would make a good vid theres almost too many roms
Q: What phone are you using exactly? (sorry if i missed something)
Don't worry.
In the video, I used a refurbished Pixel 5 (not 5a).
I'm still daily driving it, and I really like it, but I had to switch to CalyxOS, because GrapheneOS is dropping support for this phone very soon.
@@byteseb CalyxOS isnt as "Good" as grapheneOS?
Hmm... Depends on what you're looking for. But they're very similar in aspect (pretty much AOSP), and features (Pin pad scrambling, no Google services by default, fast updates).
The main difference between both in practical terms is how they handle Google Play Services compatibility.
CalyxOS uses MicroG, that is more of a reverse engineered translation layer for apps that need those services. So far, I haven't encountered any major issues. Location services work fine for the most part, my banking app also works perfectly, but some delivery apps seem to not display the map correctly (that could be me, or a permission thing). In theory, MicroG consumes less battery, because is very barebones, but compatibility is not going to be perfect.
GrapheneOS uses Google Play Services, but sandboxed. Means almost perfect compatibility (Except for Android Auto and things like that, I think). It is also slightly slower, because all apps use more strict isolation, but you can disable that. Also, Graphene follows the Google support schedule, so updates are very quick (same in Calyx), but if your phone is a Pixel 5 or older, it's pretty much End Of Life, because you're losing support the moment Google stops it too, while Calyx still supports the Pixel 3.
@@byteseb Thanks so much for the detailed information - Quite informative!
Calyx seems better in the long term ie. compatible with earlier pixels etc.
Seems like a good way to save $$$
Yes, probably. I would still recommend you to check slightly newer Pixels. Their price usually drops fast, and would have more years of support.
If you have any other question, just reply and I'll answer it