I am currently running Graphene OS and I am very happy with it, but I am not so happy with my Pixel phone. I am wanting to switch hardware that Graphene does not support.
Would I be losing many privacy & security advantages by switching to Lineage?
This is an old post but here are my two cents.
LineageOS supports much more devices. It’s what I personally use. It’s security very much outclassed by that of GrapheneOS. However, to be honest I don’t care all that much. I’m not a journalist or targeted person. And I, personally, like to root and “pimp out” my device with kernel mods and the like. While all this CAN be done on GrapheneOS, it sort of defeats the purpose of having GrapheneOS. It’s supposed to be a secure, locked-down fortress.
In short, if you want a super secure, de-Googled device, then GrapheneOS. But if you want a Googled device you can do a bit more with, and really make yours in every way, then LineageOS.
lineageos is NOT a Googled device.
sorry I don’t have an answer to your question, but can I ask you why are you not happy with your pixel? I’m about to buy a new smartphone and I’m considering a pixel
thanks in advance!
There is a couple reasons, I am not a huge fan of the shape, meaning I would rather have a smaller screen, but thicker phone to allow for a bigger battery. Pixel 4 screen size was perfect in my opinion. There is also something about the square corners I don’t really like, can’t really put my finger on it, but again the Pixel 4 was great. I only upgraded because the battery was wearing out. Also with the 6a, not a great camera. Not any better than the 4. I would recommend trying Pixel 7 or waiting for the 8.