Graphene OS has had just about enough of Google not doing more to make Android compatible with custom ROM projects.

TL;DR

  • Efforts like Graphene OS face increasing pressure from apps that refuse to run on non-standard Android.
  • The custom ROM project characterizes Google’s approach to device attestation as incomplete and flawed.
  • Graphene OS is prepared to take legal action if Google won’t let it pass Play Integrity checks.
  • LupecEnglish
    4•3 months ago

    Right, I’d love to spring up for a 8th gen pixel but I live in an unsupported region and my currency is worth fuck all so I’ll have to make do with a secondhand 7 pro lol. Still fantastic longevity all things considered.

    • @FutileRecipeOPEnglish
      3•3 months ago

      I’ll have to make do with a secondhand 7 pro

      Ouch, that hits me right in the 7Pro feels lol. Make do, indeed, lolol.

      • LupecEnglish
        2•3 months ago

        Honestly, I don’t really need my phone for much so as long as the battery hasn’t degraded too much I’ll be more than happy!

        • @FutileRecipeOPEnglish
          1•3 months ago

          I’m holding out for the 10. The 8 added mirrored display (so you can mirror your screen on a monitor… I’d rather this come with the Pixel Tablet 2 and the Pixel Tablet skipped it form some reason) and MTE, which GrapheneOS says is the most significant addition to security since they’ve started the OS. If those come with the 10, not to mention the 10 is supposed to have Google’s inhouse chip and not Samsung’s…yep, I’m upgrading.

          • LupecEnglish
            1•3 months ago

            Great points, I’ll definitely keep an eye on the 10! Should fit in nicely within the time I’ll be due an upgrade, give or take.