Living with GrapheneOS, One Year Later! 

I see a lot of comments asking which launcher I am using on my phone. I am using Niagara Launcher.

A lot of protesters and journalists in Europe use graphene OS. I might switch over one day but i don't feel important enough to justify trading convenience for privacy. Im glad projects like this exist though.

i find it funny that we trying degoogle and run away from Google on Google phones lol 😂

2:20 btw safetynet was deprecated, and play integrity was introduced, so google pay doesnt even work on custom roms nowadays without proper fixing - google breaks it every one or two months basically you are not alone

bruh only 3k subs? you deserve waaay more. keep up the good work! thanks for the upload.

Just to be clear to those reading the comments: The GrapheneOS Updater automatically downloads and installs updates (to the second install slot of the device). You have to manually press 'Reboot now' for the update to finish installing. This means that the Updater isn't going to automatically reboot and so doesn't disrupt your usage. You can manually enable the Updater to auto-reboot if you want.

theres no timestamps man

The neat thing about Graphene is if you have a problem, you can chat with the devs on their Matrix channel and they'll find a solution for you.

I've been using the Pixel 4XL with GOS for 3 years and no complains so far, I expect to update next year because my phone is out of extended support since last year.

I wish Google added Wallet functionality especially considering just how much the GrapheneOS team added to mainline.

bro has a chad phone (cracks, scratches etc)

The hard part is commiting yourself to the app profiles. Originally I made one for both Discord, and Revanced both of which now sit on my default profile.

You can, in LineageOS 21, limit the battery to your preffered state, for me 80% works well, but you can set it between 70-100 limit. I am running it on a Moto G32 so your mileage may vary but for those who don't have a Pixel, Lineage is a solid choice. Been running Cyanogenmod before, now lineage, for years, no problems

There is a way to schedule system updates (kind of). Change your permitted networks to unmetered only and it will only update when you are on a home or office wifi network.

The multi-tasking button is probably not working because of the physical damage to your phone or screen protector. Could be a coincidence, but I had the same problem happen at about the same time mine got damaged. (I am not using GraphineOS)

My brother, please replace that screensaver, I am begging you.

Dude that thumb be crazy bro 😂😂

Multitasker button doesn't always work reliably on my Pixel 7a running the stock ROM with Nova Launcher. So, not likely a GrapheneOS issue

What about replacing the screen protector? It’s so ugly to see!

I have a Google Pixel 8 with stock Android and my home button would also stop working randomly so I don't think its an issue eith Graphene OS but Andorid itself and so far you're the only person I've come across who's experienced the same, I'm hoping Android 15 fixes it (unless I do decide to switch to Graphene OS lol)

Just in case no one said it, from what ive seen, the multitasking button breaking is an Android 14 & any custom launcher issue. On my P8P i have to disable/stop the Pixel Launcher for the multitasking button to start working again if I'm using Nova Launcher or Niagara Launcher. No issues if I'm using the default Pixel Launcher, though It's a known issue for custom launchers on Android and has been confirmed by Nova support that its an Android issue. I just gave up on 3 button nav and switched to gestures because it was a hassle and I want the custom launchers. Its been around for a while and I guess Google doesnt care enough to fix it

I mean, solid review man. Good job.

Devices in extended support should get all the latest Graphene changes compared to the releases for fully supported devices. Only exception to that is device specific functionality like the USB Port control feature being exclusive to 6th gen Pixels and newer. The Updater interface and functionality looks the same on my Pixel 8 compared to your Pixel 5 shown in video.

Haven't experienced that "multitasking button stops working" bug on my Pixel 7a. However if I add more than one fingerptint for unlocking the phone, it will stop working after the profile switch. It has been reported to be AOSP bug, rather than GOS bug, but still it is annoying.

can u move files across profiles in graphene os? (i know u cant do that on stock for sure)

Certain apps or app combinations will brake the navigation buttons especially some full screen apps / apps that pop out with video when you switch apps. Frosty a third party Twitch app will brake mine and I will have to reboot my phone. This is an Android problem...

there are no timestamps

The multitasking not working bug happens on vanilla Android too. It's a Google problem not a Graphene problem. It's existed since A13. Crazy.

hi, currently using an iPhone 11 pro max but i really want more privacy and control over my device especially apps tracking what i or anyone does, ive been thinking about grabbing an 8 on sale or second hand and using grapheneos, do you think id benefit from doing this? And i say 8 since the very long support.

Nice got my 8 pro a few months ago. Looks like a nice rom

i also get that issue with the multitask button not working on my pixel 6 on the stock rom i thought it was custom launcher related but it stops working randomly regardless of launcher.

I tried graphene a couple years ago but couldn't run most of my apps I use daily.

I have battery limiting on crDroid on a Poco F3, it probably requires hardware support,so it might be down to which phonr you use

Aren't your phone's screen already protected from scratches and stuff? What do you need screen protector for?

You must remember. When you connect your phone to your car, the car system uploads your data. I do not connect to my cars.

i thought the bootloader can be locked with graphene os therfore play integrity should pass

What about google maps? Will you share your locaion or does it has a proxy?

Is it possible to use the Blackmagic Camera App to shoot Videos in nice 4k, 60fps?

damn, seems so complicated to me. why should i use Gos? is this some kind of alternative for not being spied? thank you in advance

Hey I am on stock android but I still have multi task issue. Is it fixed for you. I was actually thinking of switching to graphene because of it. But if it's not fixed then there's no point

Need a phone case for your next phone man.

Currently considering giving my s22 ultra to my mom and getting a pixel 7 or 8 and putting graphone os on it

2:45 Your thumb glitched.

put a god damn mate glass protector of the display

Is that a diferent laucher to select apps? Looks so good

atleast, what the best OS to secure in the best way our data and keep anonymous ? thanks sir

Change your tempered glass bruh

Didn't blackberry android sandbox Google apps, making Blackberry a very secure android device?

What launcher are you using on your phone in this video?

at this point i feel like it would’ve been more convenient to just keep the iphone

Could one still use Graphene OS, if it says on their release page? : Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 are end-of-life and shouldn't be used anymore due to lack of security patches for firmware and drivers. We provide extended support for harm reduction.

Why would you want to autoreboot?

How well does it work with banking apps?

3k?

I mean look at that phone it's beat up of course it's going to have issues

what launcher was that in the beginning?

He promised there would be time stamps at the beginning of the video…

As a custom rom user I appreciate this video 🫡🥂

*coughs* Why don't make Windows 10 updates since supports end in 2025.

Launcher name

try cr droid. its cooler

what is the name of the launcher you are using?

Do you chew on your phone?!?

Launcher?

What about that new UP phone that came out

Does Uber and DoorDash work on GrapheneOS?

You do realize you’re defeating the purpose of using graphene os if you’re using google apps….

Bro im pretty sure most of these slowdowns are because you are using a Pixel 5 which is at this point a 4 year old device with a midrange CPU. Although if the OS is optimized well, even a midrange CPU from 2020 shouldn't lag this much, but still.

Guys, this stuff is a waste of time. Honestly, it's super inconvenient and looks bad compared to the stock OS. And no, I'm not a Google bot lol. Stop being paranoic and stop wasting your time with this privacy stuff. I know how it is, though. I was in the "privacy space" for a while, but GrapheneOS made me switch back to the stock ROM lol. It's just bad.

Google Pay is dead anyway

and this os was used by the snipper that failed to kill trump

Very shit os 😂

keep up 🆙 👍 😅 updates & privacy 🔏 ❤ i wish grapheneOs become more popular and compatible with other phones 😅