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What do I need to know about GrapheneOS? (beehaw.org)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by Powderhorn@beehaw.org to c/technology@beehaw.org
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Usually, I have a spare Pixel on hand to test things out with, but the power button broke off of my 2XL.

Anyway, I've had a 10a for a couple of weeks now after my 9a was stolen, and I'm finding it really difficult to get jazzed about starting from scratch.

As such, this seems like the perfect time to say "fuck it, I'm giving GrapheneOS a try."

So, my questions are:

  • Does my eSIM remain intact on the device?

  • How do I get apps without Google Play?

  • Can I still attach a Gmail account for notifications without going all in?

  • What about contacts and message history?

  • Is there a good way to get my password keychain transferred?

  • What is the status of NFC payments?

This whole experience has been hell (I last had to set up from scratch with my 2XL, and as I'm on a 10a now, seems like that was eight years ago), but it's not even done, and I have no interest in finishing.

This said, as a homeless single guy, having a phone is important, and while I've rooted some lesser phones in the past via ADB, I have no margin for error here.

ETA: Without NFC, it can't be done. My physical card was canceled because my phone was stolen, so my only form of payment is NFC. That's a shame.

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[–] vhstape@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 month ago (8 children)

You will not be able to use NFC for payments. In my case, it didn't work for public transit cards either. That's the only thing stopping me from switching.

[–] artyom@piefed.social 4 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Is it really that big of a sacrifice to carry a few cards?

[–] vhstape@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Personally, I could do without Google Wallet. I usually carry my credit card and ID around with me. However, Chicago's CTA system has a pretty good mobile app and it's easier to manage your passes and fare that way.

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