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So, I'm looking to maybe possibly use a more secure OS for my phone, and I'm torn between these two. I'm mainly looking at Privacy for my main concern, though security never hurts obviously, and also app compatibility and ease of use. I'm also considering a Fairphone for my next phone down the line, and I'd probably have to go with /e/OS for that, so would it be worth it to just go with that now? Or change later?

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[–] nathan@piefed.alphapuggle.dev 14 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] Turret3857@infosec.pub 6 points 2 months ago (2 children)

General consensus says Graphene, however if you prefer an experience closer to one Richard Stallman would approve of, there's also iodéOS which supports bootloader relocking on the P7, and at some point CalyxOS is expected to come back from their restructuring, and they should also support your device. Really depends on what you want out of your phone. Do you want MicroG or full google play services? Do you want EU-made software, do you want a built in DNS-blocker, do you want to share the same VPN across your phone profiles? There's a lot to consider :P

don't go for /e/ though, other person has already linked why.

[–] foremanguy92_@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 months ago

iodéOS is in no mean a Richard Stallman view OS, just look at the business model of iodé, freemium...

[–] int32@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I use calyxos btw. The only thing I can complain about is their default wallpaper. I do like how you can choosr which apps you want during the setup, but sadly chromium will always be installed :(

[–] Turret3857@infosec.pub 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

If its any consolation, Calyx Chromium (Chromium that's included with CalyxOS) is a de-googled fork with patches from Cromite (and before that from Bromite). IIRC its because Gecko based browsers don't have as good compatibility, so they went with a Chromium base for their browser

[–] int32@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 months ago

Yeah but they could add it to the menu where you chose what apps to install, so I can decide not to have it(they could also add a warning if you don't have any browser).

[–] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 2 points 2 months ago

I used e years ago, back when CyanogenMod was still strong and thriving, and I thoroughly enjoyed it (though it was largely incomplete). I've been using CalyxOS for several years now, because Pixel 4 XL was supported for at least another year and GrapheneOS ended support that year. I kept with CalyxOS, because it worked well, and my security posture doesn't require NSA-level security (getting it that high, requires giving up some conveniences). Honestly, I recommend trying each one for a few weeks, then deciding which one to stick with.