Flashed my pixel 8 the other day. Complete flop was certain device bricked. All hope was lost. Plugged device into my computer attempted one more time and got lucky! Would not do it again but I'm also not going back to stock android. Just happy I'm not out a brand new device. Security and privacy is key although battery life is also way better.
Did the same thing today on a new 8a ,didn't release grafine didn't have astable release yet for it ,the mistake I made was using the phone screen to reboot and not the web installer,
@@user-gs9br6ih2n I bought the phone new updated it and put grafine OS right from the stat ,I work 12h days and lowest I ever got was 47% at the end of the day
He mentioned using a Garmin device, but not sure if he mentioned Connect. I'll try to remember to let you know in a few days. Waiting on my phone to come in.
some people don't customize your wallpaper because apps can use it to fingerprint you and the black wallpaper is the default so its easier to fit in with it.
@@James_r4276you are what we get when non technical ppl who are just jumping on a hype starts giving reviews in things you know nothing about. Using GrapheneOS without profile isolation, then install a bunch of Google apps. 😂😂😂
Have you used Android auto since they supported it? Im having trouble using the google assistant while something is running like google maps or music. Makes it difficult to use while driving.
So I'm curious, why do people run graphene os? I could see if it was for like de-googling a phone, but given there are still Google apps on the phone such as play store, so that's why I was curious and asking.
I do have a Google Pixel 8 Pro, and run different profiles (you can switch within 3 seconds) for big tech companies, like a Maps profile which contains Gmaps and Waze, banking profile, social media profile and a main profile with Proton mail etc. GrapheneOS gives you the option to limit network options too if you dont want to seperate all of your apps. Everything runs very smooth, I can highly recommend the change.
Google services on Graphene run in sandbox, meaning it only has access to things you allow it to. Or you don't have to install Google services at all, since most of them can be substituted with third party open source apps.
@James_r4276 I've been running Graphene on Pixel 7 Pro and curious what you use for NFC payments or do you not? Also was Google Camera in the Play Store? I was under the impression it had to be customized and side loaded.
@@davewwjd it does have a native nfc payment option. Google camera is available to download, you can also sideload it. If you choose to run your phone with you Gmail account, just go to the play store and download it. If you want to skip all the Google bs completely, you can use apks. There's instructions for both on the website
id love to use graphene but i absoluteley hate the pixels for their hardware, its just bad compared to samsung and apple, the pixel 9pro xl finaly has a 5000mAh battery and the newest tensor is a bit more efficient but it still lacks compared to the newest snapdragons 8s and apples socs. id love to have a phone with a highly efficent processor and a lack of spyware and adware, the battery life would be insane.
@@GodOfChaos_HeXa your battery life is a product of how hard your phone is working and what's going on in the background. With those software your phone is talking to Google 24/7 and not working as hard so battery life is much better. Hardware is fine. If you buy a 9 pro you'll have the same hardware as any other $1000 phone.
Also many brands literally prevent you from doing this and other alternative operating systems make you leave the bootloader open which is not a good thing
it won't happen. Graphene Q&A says Devices are carefully chosen based on their merits rather than the project aiming to have broad device support. Broad device support is counter to the aims of the project The expectation is for people to buy a secure device meeting our requirements to run GrapheneOS.
Thanks for the review. Was wondering what it would be like. Now I'm confident it will be a good OS. Will put graphene on my 7a soon.
Thanks for the feedback
Did you notice any increase in battery life compared to stock android after you installed graphene?
@@user-gs9br6ih2n yeah, it's much better with Graphene
Flashed my pixel 8 the other day.
Complete flop was certain device bricked.
All hope was lost.
Plugged device into my computer attempted one more time and got lucky!
Would not do it again but I'm also not going back to stock android.
Just happy I'm not out a brand new device.
Security and privacy is key although battery life is also way better.
Did you notice any increase in battery life compared to stock android after you installed graphene?
Did the same thing today on a new 8a ,didn't release grafine didn't have astable release yet for it ,the mistake I made was using the phone screen to reboot and not the web installer,
@@user-gs9br6ih2n I bought the phone new updated it and put grafine OS right from the stat ,I work 12h days and lowest I ever got was 47% at the end of the day
most likely setup wasn't finished and a step was missed accidentally
I came here from your comment on the Trex Labs video on phones. I DD a Pixel and I'm thinking about following in your footsteps.
👍
Let me know how it goes!
Do you have a rough estimate on what percent of battery would drain overnight on idle with your pixel with graphene os?
Buying a pixel just for this
you should try a15beta
That's the actual disadvantage
What about AI features like on device voice to text and other things like on device language translations?
Not using any of those services currently.
Organic Maps and Magic Earth are great, you could get rid of Google Maps or put it into a secondary profile as a backup (like I did).
Tips for a ungoogled TTS, Futo voice input. It totally offline, open source and on F-Droid.
My maps dont Work in Graphene os using a Google Pixel 6pro does anyone got an answer for that?
Google maps?
Waze
Will the Garmin Connect app work on this OS?
He mentioned using a Garmin device, but not sure if he mentioned Connect. I'll try to remember to let you know in a few days. Waiting on my phone to come in.
Yes.
that case is cool on the 8
some people don't customize your wallpaper because apps can use it to fingerprint you and the black wallpaper is the default so its easier to fit in with it.
Shouldnt the OS prevent apps from doing that? Like accessing your wallpaper?
I have no idea...
@@fruitedlight that's not true
How can it fingerprint anything it doesn't have access to...
Can I instal grapheneos on a brand new pixel before first setup of pixel via google?
Yes
Oh I thought you had to update Android first and reboot
its BEST you update Android FIRST. This updates the firmware on the phone. Firmware and OS are not the same.
@@James_r4276you are what we get when non technical ppl who are just jumping on a hype starts giving reviews in things you know nothing about. Using GrapheneOS without profile isolation, then install a bunch of Google apps. 😂😂😂
@@arkoutarkout3654 some models not all. They have all this on their website
Have you used Android auto since they supported it? Im having trouble using the google assistant while something is running like google maps or music. Makes it difficult to use while driving.
I don't use android auto, I just connect via Bluetooth for audio and I use offline maps on my phone for navigation.
It should still work
Really thinking about going this route. In canada.
Go for it!
You need to compare side by side between android stock os and graphenos bc im not seeing any differences atm.
@@hangc10 that's the point. You can use it like a normal phone and still benefit from the added security and privacy
sorry for asking, i just have one question.
where can i get a phone from? ( amazon, ebay bla bla ) or do I have to buy it from somewhere else
@@ignNindar best buy or Amazon is your best option
@@James_r4276 thank you so much
So I'm curious, why do people run graphene os?
I could see if it was for like de-googling a phone, but given there are still Google apps on the phone such as play store, so that's why I was curious and asking.
you can still restrict a lot of what google stuff does in the bg.
I do have a Google Pixel 8 Pro, and run different profiles (you can switch within 3 seconds) for big tech companies, like a Maps profile which contains Gmaps and Waze, banking profile, social media profile and a main profile with Proton mail etc. GrapheneOS gives you the option to limit network options too if you dont want to seperate all of your apps. Everything runs very smooth, I can highly recommend the change.
And the AI features of Pixel will still work?
Google services on Graphene run in sandbox, meaning it only has access to things you allow it to. Or you don't have to install Google services at all, since most of them can be substituted with third party open source apps.
Thanks! Does the Pixel on-device voice/video transcription app still work?
I don't use those features. Most of the Google proprietary software features require permissions I don't want to give.
@@James_r4276 Thanks!
@James_r4276 I've been running Graphene on Pixel 7 Pro and curious what you use for NFC payments or do you not? Also was Google Camera in the Play Store? I was under the impression it had to be customized and side loaded.
@@davewwjd it does have a native nfc payment option. Google camera is available to download, you can also sideload it.
If you choose to run your phone with you Gmail account, just go to the play store and download it.
If you want to skip all the Google bs completely, you can use apks.
There's instructions for both on the website
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What's the messaging app look like? I'm curious to know how much I'll lose before switching
Can you give that wallpaper link please
That's a picture I took 😂
Yeah but i want, can you share ?
@@sayanta01 give me your email I'll send you the file
@@James_r4276 sayantasingh01
@@James_r4276 i sent you two times, but idk why my comment got deleted
it's sayantasingh01 please sent that wallpaper
Does GrapheneOS support gesture navigation?
@@DavorZyx yes
Can you join a group chat using sms like I do on my IPhone? That’s basically what holds me back from buying a pixel phone with this OS?
@@OliverHyldgaard I'm in multiple group chats with ios users but I'm not sure about adding or removing
I’m missing any Proton app bro! Might be a good thing to switch to Proton Mail, VPN, Calendar & Drive. All open source and privacy oriented.
And you might want to change TH-cam to NewPipe, just a suggestion. You disabled network access in the Google Camera App, right? 😉
@@sebsee3730Grayjay > NewPipe
Did you notice any increase in battery life compared to stock android after you installed graphene?
Yes
Banking apps work properly?
Wells Fargo works with fingerprint login and everything. I use the browser to access my Navy Federal account
Is hunting your profession?
Maybe one day
@@James_r4276 Have you had a decent amount of experience?
id love to use graphene but i absoluteley hate the pixels for their hardware, its just bad compared to samsung and apple, the pixel 9pro xl finaly has a 5000mAh battery and the newest tensor is a bit more efficient but it still lacks compared to the newest snapdragons 8s and apples socs.
id love to have a phone with a highly efficent processor and a lack of spyware and adware, the battery life would be insane.
@@GodOfChaos_HeXa your battery life is a product of how hard your phone is working and what's going on in the background. With those software your phone is talking to Google 24/7 and not working as hard so battery life is much better. Hardware is fine. If you buy a 9 pro you'll have the same hardware as any other $1000 phone.
How did you transferred data for apps like Whatsapp etc to grapheneos
Verizon content transfer for text messages, and a usb-c flash drive for everything else.
I've done the full switch and transfer like 7 times now, I can get it done in about an hour and a half
Hello,is Google Pay working?
You got Android Auto to work?
What is its advantage over iOS?
Privacy
@@JackieChan-m1u everything
actual privacy, there are known cases of Apple giving data to the feds without them even asking. IOS is also proprietary.
Why no support for none other than pixel phones? Is this Google funded?
Only pixel phones abide by the security perimeters the OS requires. GrapheneOS is not funded or supported by Google.
Why would Google support de googling
Also many brands literally prevent you from doing this and other alternative operating systems make you leave the bootloader open which is not a good thing
@@dudi2200 they don't.
@@Jenny-px5tu GrapheneOS locks the bootloader
W
Bro on back of your phone is that a case or a fkin armour 💀
Looks like the Spigen rugged case, have the same thing on my phone, it's great
@@Sithhy i mean who the hell uses that thick case and ayo hold up u guys using case on phone
@@Bagheera1429 It makes the phone much more secure to hold instead of it feeling like it's about to slip out of your hand any second
@@Sithhy just use phone without case for a week back side will become sticky & will stop slipping
@@Bagheera1429 it's actually extremely thin.
Nice thank you
#TeamPixel #GooglePixel #PixelPhone
The idea for grapheneos is to dump google...
@@UnknownUnrecognized not really
@@James_r4276 it was to degoogle phone... why would you install google on graphene ... privacy gone, sandboxing work only half way..
Your concerned for your privacy but you use Outlook and Gmail?
Its sandboxed
keep up 🆙 👍 😅 updates & privacy 🔏 ❤ i wish grapheneOs become more popular and compatible with other phones 😅
it won't happen. Graphene Q&A says
Devices are carefully chosen based on their merits rather than the project aiming to have broad device support. Broad device support is counter to the aims of the project
The expectation is for people to buy a secure device meeting our requirements to run GrapheneOS.