Two weeks with GrapheneOS on Pixel 10: The "Clean Slate" ExperienceI’ve been running GrapheneOS since February 3rd.
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Two weeks with GrapheneOS on Pixel 10: The "Clean Slate" Experience
I’ve been running GrapheneOS since February 3rd. After the initial setup, the first thing I noticed was a strange sense of "emptiness" — not because something was missing, but because the digital noise was gone.
Key Technical Takeaways:
- Hardware: Running this on a Pixel 10. The synergy between the hardware and a de-bloated OS is impressive.
- Compatibility: I opted for Sandboxed Google Play services. Everything works perfectly: banking apps are stable, and NFC payments function without a hitch.
- Performance: Noticeably better battery life and snappier UI response compared to stock.
The "Freedom" Factor
For me, GrapheneOS isn't just for the "anonymous" crowd; it's for enthusiasts who value agency. It’s about owning your device rather than the device owning you. Under the hood, you’re free from the hidden trackers that treat your behavior as a commodity.
Still testing, but so far, the sense of control is worth the switch.
#GrapheneOS #Pixel10 #Privacy #DeGoogle #OpenSource #SelfHosting -
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Two weeks with GrapheneOS on Pixel 10: The "Clean Slate" Experience
I’ve been running GrapheneOS since February 3rd. After the initial setup, the first thing I noticed was a strange sense of "emptiness" — not because something was missing, but because the digital noise was gone.
Key Technical Takeaways:
- Hardware: Running this on a Pixel 10. The synergy between the hardware and a de-bloated OS is impressive.
- Compatibility: I opted for Sandboxed Google Play services. Everything works perfectly: banking apps are stable, and NFC payments function without a hitch.
- Performance: Noticeably better battery life and snappier UI response compared to stock.
The "Freedom" Factor
For me, GrapheneOS isn't just for the "anonymous" crowd; it's for enthusiasts who value agency. It’s about owning your device rather than the device owning you. Under the hood, you’re free from the hidden trackers that treat your behavior as a commodity.
Still testing, but so far, the sense of control is worth the switch.
#GrapheneOS #Pixel10 #Privacy #DeGoogle #OpenSource #SelfHosting@dannyhayes wait NFC payments are working now? What app are you using for that?
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@dannyhayes wait NFC payments are working now? What app are you using for that?
@tkk13909@fosstodon.org My Russian bank works perfectly fine, and NFC payments are also working. I didn't need to make any additional settings after installing the app. -
@tkk13909@fosstodon.org My Russian bank works perfectly fine, and NFC payments are also working. I didn't need to make any additional settings after installing the app.
@dannyhayes huh. I don't think my bank has contactless built into the app
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@dannyhayes huh. I don't think my bank has contactless built into the app
@tkk13909@fosstodon.org Probably that's the difference. My bank's app has NFC payment built-in, and the bank app is set as the default for payments in the system. -
Two weeks with GrapheneOS on Pixel 10: The "Clean Slate" Experience
I’ve been running GrapheneOS since February 3rd. After the initial setup, the first thing I noticed was a strange sense of "emptiness" — not because something was missing, but because the digital noise was gone.
Key Technical Takeaways:
- Hardware: Running this on a Pixel 10. The synergy between the hardware and a de-bloated OS is impressive.
- Compatibility: I opted for Sandboxed Google Play services. Everything works perfectly: banking apps are stable, and NFC payments function without a hitch.
- Performance: Noticeably better battery life and snappier UI response compared to stock.
The "Freedom" Factor
For me, GrapheneOS isn't just for the "anonymous" crowd; it's for enthusiasts who value agency. It’s about owning your device rather than the device owning you. Under the hood, you’re free from the hidden trackers that treat your behavior as a commodity.
Still testing, but so far, the sense of control is worth the switch.
#GrapheneOS #Pixel10 #Privacy #DeGoogle #OpenSource #SelfHosting@dannyhayes my only real complaint is that task switching on graphene can sometimes be ok or horrendous to the point of table-flipping. If I could avoid that I'd be thrilled.
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@dannyhayes my only real complaint is that task switching on graphene can sometimes be ok or horrendous to the point of table-flipping. If I could avoid that I'd be thrilled.
@cereal_cable@mastodon.social Could you elaborate a bit on what you mean by 'task switching'? Are you referring to the speed of opening the recent apps screen, how quickly apps load when you go back to them, or something else? -
Two weeks with GrapheneOS on Pixel 10: The "Clean Slate" Experience
I’ve been running GrapheneOS since February 3rd. After the initial setup, the first thing I noticed was a strange sense of "emptiness" — not because something was missing, but because the digital noise was gone.
Key Technical Takeaways:
- Hardware: Running this on a Pixel 10. The synergy between the hardware and a de-bloated OS is impressive.
- Compatibility: I opted for Sandboxed Google Play services. Everything works perfectly: banking apps are stable, and NFC payments function without a hitch.
- Performance: Noticeably better battery life and snappier UI response compared to stock.
The "Freedom" Factor
For me, GrapheneOS isn't just for the "anonymous" crowd; it's for enthusiasts who value agency. It’s about owning your device rather than the device owning you. Under the hood, you’re free from the hidden trackers that treat your behavior as a commodity.
Still testing, but so far, the sense of control is worth the switch.
#GrapheneOS #Pixel10 #Privacy #DeGoogle #OpenSource #SelfHostingIve run grapheneOS for s couple years now, it is excellent. But I too get the sense that people think grapheneOS is hackish, or secret agent stealth mode paranoid or something. The reality is, its just dumb old Android minus most of the spying and ad garbage.
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Ive run grapheneOS for s couple years now, it is excellent. But I too get the sense that people think grapheneOS is hackish, or secret agent stealth mode paranoid or something. The reality is, its just dumb old Android minus most of the spying and ad garbage.
@tomjennings@tldr.nettime.org Exactly. It’s not about being a "hacker" or playing 007
. It’s simply an OS for people who want to decide for themselves what content to consume and when. No algorithms, no data harvesting — just pure freedom.
That’s a fair point regarding paranoia. If anonymity is the goal, you have to be paranoid; a single slip-up and your entire OpSec crumbles.
But for me, it’s not about anonymity—it’s about basic data hygiene. People often say, "I have nothing to hide, let them watch," but it's not about hiding, it's about data sovereignty. It’s like watching a complete stranger rummage through your laundry and saying, "It’s fine, I have nothing to hide in there."
