I am currently using a Pixel 6a, with GrapheneOS.
However, since Google’s update to the battery, my phone is discharging very fast (talking about one percent per minute).
I have looked at changing the battery myself, however it seems to be a bit over my skill level. So, I am in the market for a new phone. (And quite pissed off at Google, especially since they announced the changes to signing, apks, the issues with graphene,…
This time, I would like :
- maybe try Linux?
- a headphone Jack
I have been looking at postmarket OS, however every supported device is quite old, and I’m not sure if/ how much they are usable today.
I looked at fairphone, but FP5&6 don’t support postmarket OS and don’t have a headphone Jack.
Currently, I am looking at the Jolla Phone (running SailfishOS), as it has a Jack, and runs Linux.
Do you know of other options, what would you recommend?
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I’ve been planning to get a Pixel 6 to run Graphene.
Do you know if that’s still a viable plan to avoid Google’s recent side-loading bullshit?
From what OP said it sounds like Google is kinda closing that door but your comment leads me to suspect OP is mistaken?
As said below, it won’t affect users right now running custom ROMs, but it will impact the number of persons able to use them
It won’t affect it directly but it’s likely a bunch of developers just quit making 3rd party apps for the 12 people running custom ROMs.
Google’s new EEE tactics should not in theory impact custom ROMs such as Graphene, especially considering Graphene goes out of its way to avoid using any G stuff unless sandboxed.
So, unless i’m mistaken, google’s updates shouldn’t impact graphene phones…
thanks!