• sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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    2 months ago

    I picked the Pixel 8 because:

    1. it runs GrapheneOS
    2. It was a little smaller than the Pixel 8 Pro

    If there was a smaller version available, I would’ve gotten that instead.

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      2 months ago

      I’ve been using the “A” branch of the Pixel line for years now.

      But I use CalyxOS so I guess you and I have to be enemies now. My name is Inigo Montoya, you use a different OS, prepare to die.

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        2 months ago

        Ah man… I just installed graphene to try it … (turns around and runs)

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        Seriously though, would be nice if they could get along and share code and efforts, I’d love to try a graphene-hardened OS with sandboxed microg (instead of gsf) and datura firewall :) Maybe even have the option to have microg in one profile and google play in another. One can dream

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          2 months ago

          Graphene and Calyx are two different paths to two different destinations. Graphene is for security, Calyx is for privacy.

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            2 months ago

            Yep, that’s what I gather as well. I just wish we didn’t have to choose, and could get both

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      2 months ago

      I picked the Sony Xperia 1v because:

      • 71mm width (similar to pixel 8)
      • Flagship specs (*for 2023 - Snapdragon 8 gen2 / 12gb)
      • not Google Samsung or Apple
      • little to no bloatware
      • Decent cameras
      • SD card expandable
      • Headphone jack 3.5mm (though I haven’t used it yet)
      • No glass back (and solid build quality allround)
      • LineageOS support (for when vendor support runs out)
      • I got a good refurb deal in 2024

      I was considering a Zenphone 10 or Xperia 5 v - mainly for size and brand reasons as above - when i found this for £650