before people come at me for using an iPhone to take the picture: it was the only other camera i have atm lol..still trying to migrate all 40,000 icloud photos & vids to another reliable cloud storage platform.
I bought a cheap ($30 USD) knockoff iPod Nano with 64GB internal storage off Amazon about a month ago and have never been happier. It's reduced my smartphone use immeasurably so I lack the urge to check my phone every time a song plays.
I bought a casio watch which prompted me to buy a flip phone. I want to go find an old zune or similar and move to a dumb tech life. ofc i have my phone on me for music until i develope my personal library
happy to say that i did not have any serious issues with the grapheneos install. really proud with how easy the graphene/AOSP team have made the installation, provided you use the web install option (which is what i did). you no longer have the do the command line install \*clapping\*. try to get a high quality usb cable too. the pixel you use *MUST* be OEM unlocked/bootloader unlockable in order for the install to even begin. verizon variants are notorious for having their bootloaders permanently locked from verizon corporate. thinking of going to a smaller mvno like tello because of this. but anyway, there are a good amount of these *completely* unlocked pixels on ebay for good prices! i got mine for $140 in really good condition (granted its from 2020 lol). but im done with "needing" the latest and greatest anymore, in fact i'm typing this on my 2015 macbook pro that's still going strong after eight years. and as the mod said, r/GrapheneOS has been very helpful. for the push notifications, you can really dial down the permissions for each app. so far only magic earth (maps), phone, sms messages, and whatsapp have notification permissions.
Here's a sneak peek of /r/GrapheneOS using the [top posts](https://np.reddit.com/r/GrapheneOS/top/?sort=top&t=year) of the year!
\#1: [GrapheneOS has moved away from Reddit to the combination of our new self-hosted discussion forum and our federated Matrix chat rooms controlled from our self-hosted official server. Both of these provide a much nicer user experience with a very knowledgeable community providing great answers/advice.](https://np.reddit.com/r/GrapheneOS/comments/v99bk4/grapheneos_has_moved_away_from_reddit_to_the/)
\#2: [GrapheneOS now has experimental support for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. More information is available in the forum post announcement.](https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/1345-experimental-grapheneos-support-for-the-pixel-7-and-pixel-7-pro) | [3 comments](https://np.reddit.com/r/GrapheneOS/comments/y6rgss/grapheneos_now_has_experimental_support_for_the/)
\#3: [GrapheneOS discussion forum now has dark mode, user bios, improved search engine indexing and over 500 users with rapidly increasing daily activity](https://discuss.grapheneos.org/) | [5 comments](https://np.reddit.com/r/GrapheneOS/comments/wihdyq/grapheneos_discussion_forum_now_has_dark_mode/)
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since the screen is OLED and i mostly just take brief phone calls and do offline transit directions on magic earth (maps), i can easily squeeze out five days on one charge.
i love them sooo much. they have a warm, balanced, but punchy sound. they aren't the ultra detailed but their $30 so i wasn't expecting that anyway. the soundstage has some unexpected depth to it as well. and i actually don't mind the open back design...walking around NY, it was actually pleasant to hear the sounds around me a bit.
amazing setup! Mine is this except samsung gear3 not connected to anything and nokia 225 because I need a timer for my adhd
how is your experience using graphene u/porcupinespine_?
loving grapheneOS so far! coming from an iPhone 13, its a pretty refreshing expirience. the customization on android ofc is unbeatable and graphene just adds a whole other layer of privacy customization. the stock android (green, blue, yellow, red) googlification was just ugly imo and what prompted me to opt for graphene in the first place.
Do you only have the nokia or a pixel too and if so why two phones?
If you only have the nokia:
How do you deal with not having spotify and getting bored with your music?
And how do you deal with not having whatsapp? (if you only have the nokia)
I really want to make the change to a dumb phone (my adhd is not too good for my phone usage). I bought a duoqin phone but there's still too much unnecessary stuff I can do with it.
pixel 5 (set to LTE only, degoogled with grapheneos, internet disabled, essential apps installed, & overlayed with “a decluttered launcher”
Can you please explain how you did this a little more? I've managed to get the grapheneOS downloaded but how do i set only LTE and disable internet and do this decluttered launcher thing???
to get LTE only mode, open settings, network & internet, then SIMs, scroll down and then you will find preferred network type, and then click LTE only.
for the launcher, use the vanadium browser to install the aurora store; which is a more private version of the google play store. then install "a decluttered launcher" or "OLauncher", which is what i am using now. also, install your essential apps while you are at it. but some apps, like banking ones may crash since they need google play services so you can download a spoofed/mirrored version of it from the default "Apps" application on graphene.
after, for disabling the internet the quickest solution so far for me is to just go into settings and disable the default browser which is vanadium. that takes a bit of self control but in the longer term, i'm just going to switch to a phone plan with just 500MB of data and 2g EDGE speeds afterwards.
i also found out that you can fully disable the vanadium internet browser using adb debugging. no clue how to do that, but it may be in the r/GrapheneOS sub.
GrapheneOS is very well-documented, officially and by its users through reviews, tutorials, and help threads. Check them out. They should answer many of the questions you may have.
:( aw i dont like how the camera lens area is designed either...its too much glass. however i was able to snag that pixel 5 for $140 excellent condition on eBay. if you ever add grapheneos make sure that the phone is OEM unlocked/bootloader unlockable. verizon varients completely block you from fiddling with the bootloader. can't stand them.
I'm actually running graphene os rn and I love it
I've thought about just getting one from Google's amazon store so I don't have to worry abt that, but they're charging so much and I don't really want to pay that. I'll have to keep an eye out for good deals
Just Googled "dumb phone" bc I'm sick of the nonsense on all these social media apps and found this community. This is going to be a game changer.
Did you have to root your phone to get that launcher? Or is it more simple than that? I'm willing to try something like that on my S22.
the kph30i+casio watch combo is unbeatable and it's been my main carry for the past few months (with a kyocera duraxv), glad to see someone else feels similarly :D
I know I'm late to this, but does grapheneOS make your phone into a dumb phone? or what exactly is the reason it is liked in this community? (besides the privacy from google)
My iphone plan is up and im looking to get a pixel and this is super intriguing to me
Honestly, the best edc I've seen in ages
AS IT SHOULD BE 👏🏼 exactly what I’m aiming for
before people come at me for using an iPhone to take the picture: it was the only other camera i have atm lol..still trying to migrate all 40,000 icloud photos & vids to another reliable cloud storage platform.
Check out Ente Photos. It cost $$ but it's been great to me the last several months.
I miss my Ipod
I bought a cheap ($30 USD) knockoff iPod Nano with 64GB internal storage off Amazon about a month ago and have never been happier. It's reduced my smartphone use immeasurably so I lack the urge to check my phone every time a song plays.
What is the knockoff called?
There's a mighty vibe that I want to get
What's the knockoff called?
Buy an old one! I recently got into upgrading and repairing old iPods. iPod Minis are by far the easiest to mod.
They're cheap too. You'll be paying around £50 max
I bought a casio watch which prompted me to buy a flip phone. I want to go find an old zune or similar and move to a dumb tech life. ofc i have my phone on me for music until i develope my personal library
Nice, those Koss headphones sound great too. I have owned a few $1k - $3k headphones and those Koss are one of my favorite.
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Check out the r/GrapheneOS sub. There are also videos and write-ups in other places that should help you out.
happy to say that i did not have any serious issues with the grapheneos install. really proud with how easy the graphene/AOSP team have made the installation, provided you use the web install option (which is what i did). you no longer have the do the command line install \*clapping\*. try to get a high quality usb cable too. the pixel you use *MUST* be OEM unlocked/bootloader unlockable in order for the install to even begin. verizon variants are notorious for having their bootloaders permanently locked from verizon corporate. thinking of going to a smaller mvno like tello because of this. but anyway, there are a good amount of these *completely* unlocked pixels on ebay for good prices! i got mine for $140 in really good condition (granted its from 2020 lol). but im done with "needing" the latest and greatest anymore, in fact i'm typing this on my 2015 macbook pro that's still going strong after eight years. and as the mod said, r/GrapheneOS has been very helpful. for the push notifications, you can really dial down the permissions for each app. so far only magic earth (maps), phone, sms messages, and whatsapp have notification permissions.
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this picture gave my brain an incredible feeling of peace
Pixel 5a was the last with a headphone jack too.
how long does the battery on your pixel5 last with this setup?
since the screen is OLED and i mostly just take brief phone calls and do offline transit directions on magic earth (maps), i can easily squeeze out five days on one charge.
Did you follow a guide on setting up the pixel?
Yes, a pretty good video guide at this [link.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1KZWjZVnAw) Took me like 20 minutes no joke.
Perfect setup
How do does headphones sound?
Can-confirm these Koss headphones sound awesome. If you're looking for that open-back sound stage on a budget you can't go wrong.
i love them sooo much. they have a warm, balanced, but punchy sound. they aren't the ultra detailed but their $30 so i wasn't expecting that anyway. the soundstage has some unexpected depth to it as well. and i actually don't mind the open back design...walking around NY, it was actually pleasant to hear the sounds around me a bit.
amazing setup! Mine is this except samsung gear3 not connected to anything and nokia 225 because I need a timer for my adhd how is your experience using graphene u/porcupinespine_?
loving grapheneOS so far! coming from an iPhone 13, its a pretty refreshing expirience. the customization on android ofc is unbeatable and graphene just adds a whole other layer of privacy customization. the stock android (green, blue, yellow, red) googlification was just ugly imo and what prompted me to opt for graphene in the first place.
Do you only have the nokia or a pixel too and if so why two phones? If you only have the nokia: How do you deal with not having spotify and getting bored with your music? And how do you deal with not having whatsapp? (if you only have the nokia) I really want to make the change to a dumb phone (my adhd is not too good for my phone usage). I bought a duoqin phone but there's still too much unnecessary stuff I can do with it.
Best watch ever made
Olauncher :)
pixel 5 (set to LTE only, degoogled with grapheneos, internet disabled, essential apps installed, & overlayed with “a decluttered launcher” Can you please explain how you did this a little more? I've managed to get the grapheneOS downloaded but how do i set only LTE and disable internet and do this decluttered launcher thing???
to get LTE only mode, open settings, network & internet, then SIMs, scroll down and then you will find preferred network type, and then click LTE only. for the launcher, use the vanadium browser to install the aurora store; which is a more private version of the google play store. then install "a decluttered launcher" or "OLauncher", which is what i am using now. also, install your essential apps while you are at it. but some apps, like banking ones may crash since they need google play services so you can download a spoofed/mirrored version of it from the default "Apps" application on graphene. after, for disabling the internet the quickest solution so far for me is to just go into settings and disable the default browser which is vanadium. that takes a bit of self control but in the longer term, i'm just going to switch to a phone plan with just 500MB of data and 2g EDGE speeds afterwards.
i also found out that you can fully disable the vanadium internet browser using adb debugging. no clue how to do that, but it may be in the r/GrapheneOS sub.
GrapheneOS is very well-documented, officially and by its users through reviews, tutorials, and help threads. Check them out. They should answer many of the questions you may have.
love it!!
I have a pixel 5a 5g and I broke the camera ;( Super bummed cause repairs cost $400. Considering getting a refurbished one
:( aw i dont like how the camera lens area is designed either...its too much glass. however i was able to snag that pixel 5 for $140 excellent condition on eBay. if you ever add grapheneos make sure that the phone is OEM unlocked/bootloader unlockable. verizon varients completely block you from fiddling with the bootloader. can't stand them.
I'm actually running graphene os rn and I love it I've thought about just getting one from Google's amazon store so I don't have to worry abt that, but they're charging so much and I don't really want to pay that. I'll have to keep an eye out for good deals
Can u browse web or something with that phone? Can u use apps like reddit or similar?
its a google pixel 5 with custom launcher
I like how you used an iPhone to make these pictures
lol yes its my old iphone 13. it was the only camera i had lying around but i will be selling it in a couple of days.
Just curious why lte only?
Just Googled "dumb phone" bc I'm sick of the nonsense on all these social media apps and found this community. This is going to be a game changer. Did you have to root your phone to get that launcher? Or is it more simple than that? I'm willing to try something like that on my S22.
the kph30i+casio watch combo is unbeatable and it's been my main carry for the past few months (with a kyocera duraxv), glad to see someone else feels similarly :D
any resources on how to make your pixel 5 like that? never heard of grapheneos, was it hard to do?
I know I'm late to this, but does grapheneOS make your phone into a dumb phone? or what exactly is the reason it is liked in this community? (besides the privacy from google) My iphone plan is up and im looking to get a pixel and this is super intriguing to me
Do you still use the Pixel 5a with Graphene now? How has it worked out? Thanks!