c/privacy · by darkmogool@feddit.org · 274d

Graphene OS - why Pixel?

Just out of curiosity: Why would Graphene OS only choose Pixel phones? I mean, why should anyone shove money down Googles throat just to decouple from Google?

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ISOmorph@feddit.org · 53 pts · 274d

Dude, the answer is literally on the corresponding wikipedia page.

GrapheneOS currently is only compatible with Google Pixel devices,[23] due to specific requirements that GrapheneOS has for adding support for a new device, including an unlockable bootloader and proper implementation of verified boot.[24][25] In October 2025, GrapheneOS said that it was working with a "major" Android OEM on future devices that would support the OS on Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms,[26][27] and that they will be the flagship devices, expected to appear in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027.

artyom@piefed.social · 46 pts · 274d (1 reply)

I know it's counter-intuitive but there are very good reasons, which are listed on their website:

https://grapheneos.org/faq#future-devices

Short version is that Google prioritizes software development and (more importantly) security in their hardware above some other qualities.

darkmogool@feddit.org · 7 pts · 274d

Thanks for the link and explanation :)

kylian0087@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 21 pts · 274d (4 replies)

Only device meeting the requirements. One of the only devices which allows relocking the bootloader. So it is a matter of no other alternative existing

wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works · 0 pts · 274d (3 replies)

Thing is, it's just not true. OnePlus also allows relocking.

kylian0087@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 pts · 274d

"One of" not the only. It is one of the reasons it is suited and a big reason at that. In combination with many other ofcourse

onlinepersona@programming.dev · 2 pts · 273d

So does the Fairphone.

Lfrith@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 273d

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