Re:Google in shock as Samsung considers moving to Bing as de...
by mikem170 on Monday April 17, 2023 @12:55PM
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> you needed a Google Pixel to run it
That's correct. It's my understanding that this is for two reasons:
1) google opened api/support for verified boot on the pixels (so you can tell if a border agent hacked your grapheneos phone, for example)
2) it's easier to support fewer phone models (given they are not a large team)
I bought a refurbished pixel 3a last year for a little over $100 and have been thrilled with my grapheneos experience. I don't run google play, but it is my understanding this can be done in a sandbox (allowing for more privacy than usual).
That's correct. It's my understanding that this is for two reasons:
1) google opened api/support for verified boot on the pixels (so you can tell if a border agent hacked your grapheneos phone, for example)
2) it's easier to support fewer phone models (given they are not a large team)
I bought a refurbished pixel 3a last year for a little over $100 and have been thrilled with my grapheneos experience. I don't run google play, but it is my understanding this can be done in a sandbox (allowing for more privacy than usual).