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Re:The case for LineageOS and the PinePhone by gentleman11 on Monday April 18, 2022 @06:27PM (#31077438)
I used lineage for a couple of years. In practice, you need to install a google play middleware to get certain apps you need, Eg, the password manager or authenticator you need for work. After installing these, I wonder if the lack of sandboxing means my phone is basically owned. Facebook famously spied on / hacked jailbroken years ago for example.

Does lineage in that case really provide better privacy? Honestly curious. I use an iPhone these days out of uncertainty

Re:The case for LineageOS and the PinePhone by throwing4321 on Tuesday April 19, 2022 @04:06AM (#31080683)
Your thinking is correct. Keep using iPhone. If you wanna try a custom android ROM, try GrapheneOS. It's more secure than Lineage. But they need the Google Pixel devices because only they satisfy their hardware security requirements.