Graphene OS has had just about enough of Google not doing more to make Android compatible with custom ROM projects.

TL;DR

  • Efforts like Graphene OS face increasing pressure from apps that refuse to run on non-standard Android.
  • The custom ROM project characterizes Google’s approach to device attestation as incomplete and flawed.
  • Graphene OS is prepared to take legal action if Google won’t let it pass Play Integrity checks.
  • communism@lemmy.mlEnglish
    25·
    3 months ago

    Enjoy! For future reference I’d recommend just getting the latest Pixel as you’ll get the longest software support. E.g. a Pixel 8a is supported till May 2031, which is plenty of time to get a lot of usage out of your phone.

    • Lupec@lemm.eeEnglish
      4·
      3 months ago

      Right, I’d love to spring up for a 8th gen pixel but I live in an unsupported region and my currency is worth fuck all so I’ll have to make do with a secondhand 7 pro lol. Still fantastic longevity all things considered.

      • FutileRecipe@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
        3·
        3 months ago

        I’ll have to make do with a secondhand 7 pro

        Ouch, that hits me right in the 7Pro feels lol. Make do, indeed, lolol.

        • Lupec@lemm.eeEnglish
          2·
          3 months ago

          Honestly, I don’t really need my phone for much so as long as the battery hasn’t degraded too much I’ll be more than happy!

          • FutileRecipe@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
            1·
            3 months ago

            I’m holding out for the 10. The 8 added mirrored display (so you can mirror your screen on a monitor… I’d rather this come with the Pixel Tablet 2 and the Pixel Tablet skipped it form some reason) and MTE, which GrapheneOS says is the most significant addition to security since they’ve started the OS. If those come with the 10, not to mention the 10 is supposed to have Google’s inhouse chip and not Samsung’s…yep, I’m upgrading.

            • Lupec@lemm.eeEnglish
              1·
              3 months ago

              Great points, I’ll definitely keep an eye on the 10! Should fit in nicely within the time I’ll be due an upgrade, give or take.

      • communism@lemmy.mlEnglish
        2·
        3 months ago

        Personally I’m fine with 8as’ specs and don’t need any of the extra features of the Pixel 8 so I’d prefer to save the money and get an 8a. Plus 8as are supported for longer. Nothing wrong with getting an 8 instead if that’s what you want though

      • EngineerGaming@feddit.nlEnglish
        1·
        3 months ago

        All of the 8th are VERY expensive now. Only the 7th Pixels are approaching sane prices.

        I got a 7a even though 7 was only a little bit pricier, because it is smaller - already on the edge of what I can use with one hand, 7 would probably cross that invisible boundary. And, just as importantly - has a plastic back instead of glass.