So which on of these are better for my pixel 7a if we consider these:

i dont care about leaving the bootloader unlocked

i want customization to my os as long as this is possible

i hate google so i dont want any google things or google spyware (i dont use any google service)

i need push notifications for some apps (maybe microg or sandboxed google play services)

i dont use esim or google pay so idc about these

i need A LOT of privacy and security to my data

i wanna use google camera as it is in stock rom but i dont want google spy shit. if i use a firewall would be ok?

Note: i can sacrifice locking the bootloader and customization for my privacy/security/not having spyware on my phone

Thanks in advance!

  • bloopenguin@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    I’ve personally tried Lineage, CalyxOS and Graphene. I’m currently on Graphene because it has the most app comparability and at least has higher security claims than Calyx which is more FOSS/privacy focused with microg vs graphenes sadboxed Google play.What really got me to switch was once banking apps started failing to work due to microg compatibility. That may or may not have been resolved by now.If Privacy and avoiding sending any data to Google is your priority I would do Calyx since you can get push notifications through microg without signing into Google and you can get apps anonymously through the aurora store.However if you want a better user experience I would suggest GrapheneOS with Sanboxed Google Play. It’s very solid and I haven’t had any issues getting any apps to work thus far.

    • Bappity@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 days ago

      do you have an alternative to Google wallet/other contactless apps not working on grapheneos for some dumb safetynet reason?

      • bloopenguin@lemmy.world
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        10 hours ago

        I do not at least here in the US where I’m located only Google pay and Apple pay are supported. I have heard some Europeans mention their banking apps natively support their own contactless payment when I’m pretty jealous of

      • andrew0@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        1 day ago

        I haven’t tried it myself, but you could get a Garmin watch and add your cards there. I believe you don’t need the phone connected afterwards to make payments.