Using a De-Googled phone for a month! 

And the movie on Google's RU-vid :D

Yeah, I used it a lot back then. I don't remember if it's proprietary, but I can't remember if me leaving that browser was because I saw something about security and privacy concerns... or I just got bored. Still, thanks for the recommendation, will look into it again!

Brave is also good it works gor me 0 adverts

​@@808State21 Firefox with adblocker and privacy Badger and running kagi search engine. :)

What do you use now?

@@FloridaInvestor Was using a J7 Sky Pro now I have a Pixel 5a with Graphene

I will consider making a video about it. Thanks!

I'm not sure if the "true" web version lets you do navigation, but the wrapper for the Google Maps Go app you can find on F-Droid does, and works very well. Regarding Aurora, yes, I think we've all been having issues with the search mainly. This is because all Aurora users use a same account, and Google limits the traffic they can have. There's not a lot Aurora Devs can do, unfortunately. But I've heard that if you use a dummy Google account, this problem will disappear. If you refuse to do that, you could try installing the APK from secure sites like APKMirror, and Aurora will take care of updating them. In theory, you could also just look the app up in the web version of the Play Store, and open that link with Aurora, but it hasn't worked for me. It's just the search that is broken, it seems.

@@byteseb thanks! I will keep an eye on the Aurora then. If it happens to be proven relatively stable I will switch finally, leaving standard android behind is the last step on my privacy journey (dont play to get rid of YT)

I think it is possible. In F-Droid, you can find "GCam Services Provider", that lets you use GCam without installing the whole Google Play Services

Yes. GrapheneOS follows the Google schedule. So, I will probably switch to CalyxOS or any other ROM. I mean, they still support the Pixel 3, I think

@@byteseb good to know!!!

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@@PvpterTylaDanc228 oh hey lobotomy user

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Don't worry. It took me some time, but I am editing the video and it will be my next one!

Don't worry. In the video, I used a refurbished Pixel 5 (not 5a). I'm still daily driving it, and I really like it, but I had to switch to CalyxOS, because GrapheneOS is dropping support for this phone very soon.

@@byteseb CalyxOS isnt as "Good" as grapheneOS?

Hmm... Depends on what you're looking for. But they're very similar in aspect (pretty much AOSP), and features (Pin pad scrambling, no Google services by default, fast updates). The main difference between both in practical terms is how they handle Google Play Services compatibility. CalyxOS uses MicroG, that is more of a reverse engineered translation layer for apps that need those services. So far, I haven't encountered any major issues. Location services work fine for the most part, my banking app also works perfectly, but some delivery apps seem to not display the map correctly (that could be me, or a permission thing). In theory, MicroG consumes less battery, because is very barebones, but compatibility is not going to be perfect. GrapheneOS uses Google Play Services, but sandboxed. Means almost perfect compatibility (Except for Android Auto and things like that, I think). It is also slightly slower, because all apps use more strict isolation, but you can disable that. Also, Graphene follows the Google support schedule, so updates are very quick (same in Calyx), but if your phone is a Pixel 5 or older, it's pretty much End Of Life, because you're losing support the moment Google stops it too, while Calyx still supports the Pixel 3.

@@byteseb Thanks so much for the detailed information - Quite informative! Calyx seems better in the long term ie. compatible with earlier pixels etc. Seems like a good way to save $$$

Yes, probably. I would still recommend you to check slightly newer Pixels. Their price usually drops fast, and would have more years of support. If you have any other question, just reply and I'll answer it

It depends on how much you care about privacy, and if you already have a Pixel, you could try it. But if it is not a priority for you, and you don't want to get a Pixel, it's probably not worth it

@@byteseb thanks I don't have a pixel but for my next phone I'll get one

You mean another Pixel 5 or specifically my Pixel 5?