This service includes:
- Installing GrapheneOS on a current model Pixel phone (6 or newer)
- Phone must be able to be OEM unlocked
- If you purchase a carrier phone, it may be a variant device and may not be able to be unlocked
- Contact me if you need a phone
- Setup of several alternative App Stores
- Shipping your phone back to you
- Hour video consulting with you on how to use your GrapheneOS device
Q: I’m new to mobile phone privacy and need more information
I love Naomi Brockwell explainers, look at her video on how to Make Your Phone More Private
Q: What is GrapheneOS?
GrapheneOS is a privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility developed as a non-profit open source project. It’s focused on the research and development of privacy and security technology including substantial improvements to sandboxing, exploit mitigations and the permission model.
Q: How do I donate to GrapheneOS to continue this work?
Also, I donate $10 for every phone that I install for myself and customers. I believe in Value-for-value.
Q: What Pixel phones are recommended for having the most security updates?
Recommended: 8, 8a, 8 Pro, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold
Supported: 6, 6a, 6 Pro, 7, 7a, 7 Pro, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold
End-of-life: 4, 4a, 4 XL, 5, 5a
For more information: https://grapheneos.org/faq#supported-devices
Q: What Applications/Applications Stores are available?
GrapheneOS doesn’t install Google Play Services by default. Most modern Android applications can be run without Google Play Services, but some will miss push notifications.
Some applications require Google Play Services. GrapheneOS will sandbox Google Play Services which gives some protection. Michael Bazzell doesn’t install it, but says that most of his clients do install Google Play Services.
GrapheneOS – Contacts, Clock, Calculator, Files, Gallery, Phone, SMS Messaging (minimal applications for best security)
GrapheneOS App Store – PDF viewer, GrapheneOS Auditor, Vanadium (web browser). Lets you add sandboxed Google Play Services (if needed)
Obtainium – Any open-source android applications available on sites like Github. Use this for critical use applications. (Advanced)
Zap.Store – Open-Source apps verified by the NOSTR web-of-trust. (Beginner)
F-Droid – Open-Source applications (Beginner)
Aurora Store – Open Source replacement for Google Play Store. Use as last resort for applications.
I run all of these to test them, which causes some conflict. I recommend that you first start with Obtainium for your most important apps, then add other app stores as needed (start with Zap Store, then consider F-Droid and Aurora).
Q: What security features does GrapheneOS provide?
There are many kinds of security features, too many to list on this page. See https://grapheneos.org/features for more information.
Q: I have more questions about GrapheneOS?
See https://grapheneos.org/faq
Q: What warranty do you offer?
None. Changing the bootloader and OS will void your Pixel’s warranty. This is a generally safe procedure if you exactly follow the GrapheneOS installation procedure. There is a very small chance that it will brick your phone. If this happens then I will refund your money and return your phone.
If you send me a phone that is not OEM unlockable, then I will refund your money, minus $65 for shipping costs and time spent.
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