I broke my phone a few months ago and I hadn’t use a phone since I didn’t need it until now. I’m willing to buy one that’s around under 500$. I’m thinking of getting google pixel maybe, any recommendations?

      • Jama@lemmy.ml
        1·
        3 years ago

        IMHO, until the actual version is supported and security updates are on par, there is absolutely no reasons to rush a major update (or even release it, actually). I will be more than happy to stay on a stable version for a longer time and having a phone actually supported for more than a blink, instead of a phone who bring one major update and kill support after 2 weeks.

    • TheAnonymouseJoker@lemmy.mlM
      22·
      3 years ago

      Almost every single phone recommendation or custom ROM thread on just about all privacy communities on the internet is derailed like this by GrapheneOS users and sockpuppets. They have a very clear, defined way of spreading propaganda from their Matrix, IRC and Telegram groups. And they are slowly, gradually going private so it becomes hard for people to notice the stuff they do.

      spoiler

        • TheAnonymouseJoker@lemmy.mlM
          31·
          3 years ago

          It does not deal with it. There is only memory hardening, majorly. And while I can agree that GrapheneOS is secure and even private as a ROM, its controversial single device lineup support as well as the toxic and unhelpful community behind it is quite bad for most users who obviously do not know the issues and quirks with the no microG or GSF apps working, and the lack of OPSEC and misleading 101 teachings in their community for new users.

          CalyxOS is way better for a “security” ROM, although I still stand with best security practices coming from firewalling, app permissions that can also inhibit the intent issues with apps, and basic strong user security practices applied in daily life. So LineageOS will work just as well.

          There exists no evidence that somehow LineageOS or CalyxOS or Resurrection Remix users get hacked more than GrapheneOS users.

          The other ROM is Copperhead. Honestly, avoiding it is better since Daniel Micay destroyed the verification keys for the ROM before he left Copperhead company.

          spoiler for GrapheneOS lovers

          Copperhead CEO Donaldson once contacted me to “team up” against Micay, an offer which I stalled and ghosted him because I do not like to do such nasty things, even though Micay has called me a concern troll like the idiot he is.