GrapheneOS – Break Free from Google and Apple

8 days ago

GrapheneOS is a custom, open-source operating system focused on privacy and security, based on Android Open Source Project (AOSP) but without Google services integration.
GrapheneOS supports only Google Pixel devices due to their security features like Titan M chips, Verified Boot, and IOMMU.
Installing GrapheneOS involves unlocking the bootloader, flashing the system image, and re-locking the bootloader for security.
The author uses GrapheneOS with a dual-profile setup: the Owner profile for apps requiring Google services and a secondary profile for daily use without Google dependencies.
Obtainium is recommended for downloading and updating open-source apps, while Aurora Store serves as a privacy-focused alternative to Google Play Store for non-open-source apps.
GrapheneOS provides granular control over app permissions, allowing users to restrict unnecessary access like internet or sensors.
Private Space in GrapheneOS acts as an isolated sandbox for apps that need Google services but can't function properly in the main profile.
The author encourages supporting the GrapheneOS project financially to help maintain and develop this privacy-focused OS.

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