1y ago

Updated my Samsung phone and it installed unwanted apps

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I wouldn't be able to handle this. Been running GrapheneOS since last year, and I don't think I could go back to anything else.
Actually started working on a GrapheneOS installation service called SwapMyOS that I think could be helpful to those who wanna install GrapheneOS but don't how.
I kick a percentage back to GrapheneOS itself to keep the project funded and running (which is the primary motive behind the project).
- Same lol, maybe a Linux phone one day so I don't have to buy another Google phone but unless it runs all the same apps it's unlikely
  
  The only app I need to work on a linux phone is google maps. Although I haven't checked how good openstreet map is now. Everything else has a linux alternative
  
  I use public transport a lot and google maps is very helpful so unfortunately can't live without it, last time I tried openstreet map it was useless for buses etc. As for alternative apps, I'm assuming I'd have trouble with, for example, banking apps, or obscure/niche apps such as my country's one for booking public transport etc.? Just nice using something that can install all Android apps OOTB
  
  Seems to work on my SailfishOS phone.
  
  Try SailfishOS! Currently replying to you using it.
  
  Sailfish OS does look interesting to be fair, I'll for sure check it out when I need to get a new phone (hopefully not for a long time lol)
- Do you know if it works with an S22?
  
  GrapheneOS only runs on Pixel devices (including the Pixel tablet) because they're the only ones that meet the strict security standards.
  I know LineageOS supports some Samsung devices, but I didn't see the S22 being supported.
  
  Thanks.
  
  It's only for Pixel phones
  
  Bummer. I guess I should start looking for a new phone.
- What phone, if I may ask?
  
  GrapheneOS only works on the Pixel line as of this writing.

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