I am interested in installing a de-googled android on my phone, but I would like to try it out a little bit first. Is there some way to emulate a phone on my PC, or is there anything like dual booting on phones?

  • Kualdir
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    611 hours ago

    This really is the 1 thing stopping me from switching over now. I got a google pixel only a few months ago and don’t want to have to completely reinstall everything AGAIN already. I wouldn’t mind if I had 2 phones so always have a working one, but having to change everything on my 1 phone right now just feels too risky.

    • @[email protected]
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      610 hours ago

      Do it now rather than waiting even longer and amassing even more personal data on device

      • Kualdir
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        09 hours ago

        Any data that’s on it is in a private cloud (infomaniak/filen) so that’s not the issue.

        Its reinstalling everything, setting it all up, personalising it, etc.

        I use this thing a lot and need it for work, so not being able to have a backup that I can use in case it takes longer than expected is a no-go for me.

        • @NotForYourStereo
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          27 hours ago

          Just got a OEM unlocked P7P, installed GrapheneOS, I was up and running good as new in like a day. Only downside so far is no Tap payments.

          It’s easier than you think.

          • Kualdir
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            17 hours ago

            My life is sadly busier than I’d like already so adding this on right now just isn’t in the list of options. Good to know tap payments don’t work with GrapheneOS means I’ll have to get a physical card again.

    • @SolidShake
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      -711 hours ago

      I don’t get your context. Why do you have to reset your phone randomly?

        • @SolidShake
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          -2410 hours ago

          Okay. But again, for context. Why? Buy an iPhone or something lol. Google owns android, and any open source software would run like ass