To clarify, I do not have Google Play Services or Google Services Framework installed on my phone. All apps shown in this video, in each profile, are working for me without those Google services.

I watched your whole playlist. Thank you for being clear and concise in all of them. Learned a lot because of it. Good content.

What an amazing, realistic and an actual user friendly video! A great walkthrough to help users understand. Thanks for helping me decide!! 👍

Everything works now. People are commenting like this video isnt 1 year old. Graphene has updated a lot since this video was released.

Good beginner friendly video! Planning on getting graphene myself soon. Already dipped my toes in with f droid with izzy and aurora store but going to make the full move soon

Thank you so much for this detailed video. We need tech like this to empower people rather than create a surveillance state.

Excellent vid guide, very helpful, thank u!👏👍

I don’t get the Google logo at all on start up which is nice, just the Graphenos one :) Really useful vid, thanks!!

very helpful video. thank you my friend! just installed this miracle to my p5 and p8 and its incredible OS upd: 2 month later - batterylife perfect! eSIM supports, banking apps, NFC pay works fine! :) incredible OS.

You drive a Tesla, your phone doesn't spy on you but your car does.

great video! I took a couple of app for my personal use

Magic Earth has turn-by-turn voice navigation built in. GrapheneOS is the best thing ever! Right now, in attempting to set up a FOSS 'Tasker' alternative called 'Easer' to automate unblocking the microphone when a phone call is in progress, then blocking it again when the call ends. Same with the camera. Only unblocked when the camera app is in use. I don't want to have to remember to unblock and block those things constantly. We'll see how it goes.

Great video.

Pretty good setup ngl.

Great review! I hate that my pixel busted. However ,mine was a pixel 3a and GrapheneOS ran rather clunky.

Thanks 😊 really

Thanks for the thorough video. How is the file management/ directory structure? Is it the same as standard android? I do a lot of file management on my phone via the command line and the hierarchy android establishes is just a mess. Especially if you have an external SD, it's a needle in the haystack to find downloaded files, app files, etc. Hoping graphene fixes some of this.

How is basic systeem functionality? Can you use the camera and does the camera work like default Google OS? usually the camera is quite limited in functionality on a custom os? Battery life?

Can you put the list in description? I'd like to have it as a reference.

Good Video

You can change Gallery and Calendar orange icons to matching other dark Graphene OS icons 😎

Great video was looking for more info on this OS and you gave it...thanks 👍

Good content a lot of information, keep up the work. Thank you!

Stupid question, but how different are the SMS and phone apps for Graphene? Does the OS make any difference in the audio quality for a call?

How do you manage photos without iCloud or Goggle Photos? Do you have a cloud or backup service?

would be nice if there was an alternative to regular password input on powering up. something like being able to bind several codes to terminating all data instead of unblocking a phone

Not using dark mode, tsk tsk, kinda sus 😀 Jk, thanks for this, it was VERY informative as I begin my switch from a google-less LOS over to Graphene

That's it I'm getting a 6A tomorrow

Do you nowadays prefer droid-ify or Neo Store?

12:59 is what I wanted to see... They went with the wretched inefficient quick settings icons instead of the more efficient space saving ones.

Hey, what is the difference between using Telegram X Secure Chat and Signal?

How to change the ringtone on user profiles because the system just does not want to change it even to the ones that come with it. On the owner profile is possible but any other user has the ringtone changed to the "Castor" notification sound and it is very, very annoying! I wouldn't mind it but it is too quiet single note sound and I can barely hear it if I'm outside with max volume on the ringtone. Is there any possible way to change it because it really bugs me. I have to stay on the owner profile in order to hear if anyone is calling me. The strange thing is the notification sounds are NOT affected, only the ringtone. It might be a bug but seriously it is very annoying.

Great video. I plan on trading my iPhone 13 pro max for a pixel 7 soon

Fantastic video -- i have a question or two for clarification. I can see you have the "Facebook family" of apps in one of the profiles. How do you go about installing those, and are notifications from those apps available to you regardless of what profile you're in? So for e.g., if you're in your main privacy focused profile, do you still get push notifications for, say, FB Messenger messages when it's installed in the "social" profile you set up? And I guess I would ask that same question of WhatsApp too (though I don't think you have that installed). If I want to ensure I get WhatsApp push notifications at all times, regardless of what profile I'm in, is it possible to do this? Or do I have to switch to the profile that the app is installed in?

Any specific reason for leaving Bitwarden as a password manager? Awesome review!

Does banking apps work and safetynet passes on this rom brother

whats the boot time on this thing? from holding until being able to go into one app.

Do Signal push notifications work with GrapheneOS? Don't you need Google framework/play services or MicroG for live push notifications?

I have a Pixel 7 w/GrapheneOS installed. Is there a tracker such as Samsung Smart tag that is compatable ?

You are probably hearing this question but is there a workaround for nfc pay not working?

When a device loses support from graphene os devs, does that mean I no longer can have the flashed rom on the phone or is it simple not advised? Thanks, super video! 😊

I would Love to have a Graphene OS for desktop, like windows or linux based, or even android as long as it works well with desktop like a chromebook

Hi, I saw it Naomi Brockwell and it only works with Pixels and not with others and you have to register on your site for privacy issues or something else, is that right for you?

hey) what case you use in this vid? thx

I have purchased a new Google Pixel 7 Pro 12GB of ram with 512 GB memory storage. I cannot pick up incoming phone calls from primary profile on GrapheneOS. When I am on my owner profile, I see the call, hear the ring tone but the "switch to profile" button is unresponsive. so why is this happening. I hope this makes some sense and I am not littering this space too much. Any ideas/help is much appreciated.

Microsoft has a tendency to throw some propriety file extensions into Word and Excel that might not be readable by other programs.

I see that you have signal I been having it two years after it came out. Quic question is signal better than telegram on privacy?

How did you get colors ?? For icons . I thought graphene OS has no colors ,!

Can you use banking apps on graphene safety?

I tried Organic maps. I could never understand how to use it. I even tried watching KZfaq videos on it and still never understood it.

I am planning to get pixel 8 pro so that I can get grapheneOS. I am just wondering if my Banking apps work with it.

Love Graphene, faster, and supposedly the sandbox prevents google services from sending their tracking info to their urls, or maybe I misread.

I have at&t prepaid. Would I be okay if I installed this or does it even matter?

i have two samsung 2/16 phones from 2016 - can i put it there?

Does GrapheneOS vanadium or lineageOS only works with certain phone models, or any models including Samsung S23 ultra?

Good morning Is there an app that resets the phone if there are several false unlock codes?

Sooo. If you don't have the Google Play Store installed, how did you start installing apps? There doesn't appear to be any other way to install apps on my Pixel 6a install of GOS.

Is it true that there is no Adaptive Charging on GrapheneOS? Therefore the battery should be on 100% over hours during sleep, which would decrease battery health quicker than necessary. Charging and unplugging before sleep is possible but inconvenient with 10% battery consumption per night on a Pixel

What apps does it come with for texting?

What version of pixel would you recommend and say is the the best for grapheneOS?

I love ProtonMail but I hate that it doesn't show notification without Google Play Services.

Is it possible to buy an unlocked google pixel phone and install graphene os myself, or is it better to buy one that comes all set-up? I mean, I know it's possible to install it myself, but will it work just as good as this one?

How do you back up your MFA token generators?

Surprised to see you have Facebook Lite and Messenger. Doesn't that mean that they have access to your phonebook contacts?

how can change font in graphenos ?

I love Organic Maps. I use it completely off-line with excellent search results. Oh, and the graphics are so pleasant... Loaded via F-Droid. -- in EU no less.

How do you make your contactless payments ? How do you convince all of your friends to switch to Signal?

Ya may wanna reconsider Proton apps...

ееееееееееее - гледао сам већ - али то ради само на гоогле телефоне - а док кажеш гоогле мени се гади

Have u noticed a decrease in the amount of schooling you do on social media since switching ?

Can you also do this on the pixel 6 or pixel 7?

Do you play any games on your phone?

You care about privacy but still drive Tesla...

Unless we can create private apps and get the whole world to switch platforms i dont understand whats the point? you basically have a super private calls, txts, and email, i guess internet too but might as well just use a nokia brick or older phones that dont have the trackable hardware or use burners and disconnects everything manually? And then graphene only runs on google devices which i find odd, like u dont think google built in backdoors to their stuff idk it is all a bit above my head so im trying to learn more. Just seems to me in this day and age if a govn. LVl type agency wants to find and get into your stuff...they can.

Do you still recommend getting the Pixel 5 for Graphene OS?

man why would you show your totp codes. someone can use those to figure out your seed.

Grafeno hasta en la sopa..

curious but does your protonmail's notification work since you do not have gsf installed?

But i dont have the finger backe side

May I ask, is it possible to run Kali Linux kernel with grapheme os?

Hello :) Can you tell me when Graphene OS support ends for Pixel 5? With a view to buying, does it make sense in your opinion to buy it, or is a device like pixel 6a better? Thanks

are you still using your graphene OS?

Hi I wonder how to install GrapheneOS on Android phones like, Samsung, Xiaomi, etc? Is it compatible? I am very keen to install GrapheneOS onto my Xiaomi 11T pro! Thanks

Anyone know if Grapheneos on Pixel 6a will work with Metro by Tmobile?

Why do you use password managers. They are an obvious & easy line of attack. Why not just use something like supergenpass that requires zero apps, zero backups, zero effort? One of the biggest improvements you can make to your security situation is to migrate to supergenpass and avoid password managers all together. Nothing to save, nothing to backup, nothing that can get compromised.

I bought an oppo find x5 about 6 months ago and was debating whether to install graphene and in the end I didn't. But its an idea that I keep returning to - do you think there would still be a benefit to me installing graphene on the phone even though I've used it for 6 months now?Just wondering what you think!

*can use whatsapp or KZfaq?*

Those who have tried both. Is it worth switching from CalyxOS to GrapheneOS? And I don't need to but is upgrading to the pixel 7a worth it from a pixel 5. I've been using CalyxOS for well over a year.

i wish i could use this on my samsung a32 xd

this does not sit on top of the pixel android os does it? this is a true os replacement.?

Does organic maps need a SIM card to work? It doesn't seem to find me with Wifi only (Airplane mode on)

why did you drop bitwarden?

brother i have a question can i install it on my redme note 9 pro devices

Can I use crypto ledger app in this OS ?

Mr. Privacy, can u tell me, why would GrapheneOS Trust the HARDWARE of google? do u know for a fact, that the hardware is not "tracking/spying" on u? long ago i saw even the cpu chip makers put some "backdoors" into their chips.. i dno man, feels littlebit strange..

No cryptocurrency wallets?!

Only for pixel devices

oh, wait, the privacy guy that uploades all personal data to davos servers in Switzerland that is up to date with 'immunizations' has a Tesla. 🤣🤣

Bromite is dead and actually vulnerable now. I switched to "mull" (on f droid)

I JUST LOST A YEAR OF IMPORTANT PHOTOS!!! BACKUP FIRST!!! I guess I only have myself to blame really; but I watched 5+ long videos about GrapheneOS and installation walkthroughs, and I guess I still somehow just missed the memo to make sure your phone is COMPLETELY BACKED UP (PHOTOS, files, anything that you would lose if you could push one “wipe phone” button on your phone). Do not do a single step of installing GrapheneOS, before making sure you haven’t forgotten to backup EVERYTHING. RIP Dad, RIP Lily, RIP Patches; a year of saving things through pictures and screenshots gone, a year of a lot of photos of myself that now, I just won’t have a year of my life to be able to reference or look back at; just a year that I’ll pretend I was blackout drunk literally every day, because I literally have no other way of verifying that that year even happened tbh. Poof. RIP me