The Open Source De-Googled Android Version (opens in new tab)

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9 pointsmcwalshq4y ago8 comments

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I have been interested in degoogled Android for a while. I am probably going to go with Graphene, but have been looking at alternatives that have better app compatibility.

How does /e/ compare with Calyx? Calyx seems to be more popular from what I can tell but I couldn't find a very comprehensive comparison between the two.

atat70244y ago

P.S. /e/ = LineageOS, which breaks Android's security model.

Graphene, then Calyx, is a great place to start.

nousermane4y ago

If Android's security model precludes owner from gaining root privileges (even over adb), then on my phone, I would prefer that model broken, thank you very much.

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atat70244y ago

What apps are you using that don't have PWA alternatives, out of curiosity?

_-david-_4y ago

I think navigation would be a problem with a PWA. I have only used the Google maps app so I am not really sure what other options are out there. Fdroid has OSM app that seems useable, but it wouldn't be a PWA.

I think bank apps would be a big thing as well. PWA do not allow you to takr pictures of checks.

atat70244y ago

(Only if they require SafetyNet or whatever, otherwise, you can get them with Aurora store)

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_-david-_4y ago

I have been interested in degoogled Android for a while. I am probably going to go with Graphene, but have been looking at alternatives that have better app compatibility.

How does /e/ compare with Calyx? Calyx seems to be more popular from what I can tell but I couldn't find a very comprehensive comparison between the two.

atat70244y ago

P.S. /e/ = LineageOS, which breaks Android's security model.

Graphene, then Calyx, is a great place to start.

nousermane4y ago

If Android's security model precludes owner from gaining root privileges (even over adb), then on my phone, I would prefer that model broken, thank you very much.

1 more reply

atat70244y ago

What apps are you using that don't have PWA alternatives, out of curiosity?

_-david-_4y ago

I think bank apps would be a big thing as well. PWA do not allow you to takr pictures of checks.

atat70244y ago

(Only if they require SafetyNet or whatever, otherwise, you can get them with Aurora store)

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse