Advanced Security (From forum thread)deminimis's Mobile Security Config

[deminimis]

OS: GrapheneOS

Safest way to update apps (besides manually each time): Obtainium

Other apps I have for fun:

• Alibi
• Netmonitor
• SuperFreezZ
• SnoopSnitch
• OSS Document scanner
• Markor (good simple app for interacting with notebooks like Zim Wiki/Obsidian)

 

[harlan4096]

Why disabled:

Stolen Device Protection
Tracker Protection
Find my Phone
Biometric

 

[deminimis]

Why disabled:

Stolen Device Protection: I don't see the point, because if someone steals it and they can't use it, they still aren't going to return it. Basically this.

Tracker Protection: I'm not really sure about this. GraphenOS and Android sandbox apps by default from what I understand. I also have RethinkDNS which I don't use much anymore, preferring VPNs.

Find my Phone: Constant background communication with Google servers, reduces attack surface of remote vectors.

Biometric: Not legally protected in many jurisdictions. Unlike a password, you can be forced to unlock biometrics. It's also hard to change something like a face or fingerprint.

 

[oldschool]

@deminimis how do you like Graphene compared to Pixel UI?

 

[deminimis]

@deminimis how do you like Graphene compared to Pixel UI?

When I first used it back on Pixel 3, I hated it, because it was hard to connect to wifi in public, gps wouldn't work right, and many apps wouldn't work.
But now, I don't really notice much difference. I don't miss anything, because if you want you can still download the better Google camera app and the keyboard app (and shut off internet connection to it).

 

[[correlate]]

Can GrapheneOS be installed on Motorola phones, or is it limited to Google phones only?

 

[deminimis]

Can GrapheneOS be installed on Motorola phones, or is it limited to Google phones only?

Yes, only Pixels are supported now.
GrapheneOS Supported Devices

Pixels are decent. It would be nice if they also supported Samsung, which have good hardware for your money. But their hardware isn't as secure according to Graphene.

 

[[correlate]]

Yes, only Pixels are supported now.
GrapheneOS Supported Devices

Pixels are decent. It would be nice if they also supported Samsung, which have good hardware for your money. But their hardware isn't as secure according to Graphene.

I'm trying to stay away from Samsung.

I'll look for another operating system. Can you suggest one?

 

[oldschool]

I'm trying to stay away from Samsung.

I'll look for another operating system. Can you suggest one?

I have, and enjoy, a Pixel 9a. No bloatware, and not much you can't uninstall AFAIK.