Hey

I am planning on putting graphenos (or another os) on my pixel (currently using a pixel 6 but will have a pixel 8 shortly). I have a few questions about using then new os. Mainly are there any apps that don’t work. I use my phone for work being a OTP to logine daily etc is that still possible and reliable. There is one game I play on phone downloaded from the play store is that still possible? Lastly how do updates come can I download an update regularly from phone or do I have to plug into PC each time and know there is an update ready and how would you revert back to Google os if needed.

Sorry if that is a lot I just feel scared to take the “leap” into what is for me unknown. Thanks

  • monty33@lemmy.ml
    4·
    1 year ago

    Android Auto is the big one for me that does not work on graphene. If they can find a way to get that to work I’d switch immediately.

  • faede@mander.xyz
    2·
    1 year ago

    I use it on pixel 6a. I have encountered no problems, all apps have worked including games from google play store. Only exception is google wallet.

    Edit: updates come over the air

  • HumanPerson@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    2·
    1 year ago

    I installed it on a pixel 7a recently, and it was pretty idiot proof. I did manage to slightly bork the install but it was easily unborked. I know there are apps with issues but I haven’t found any. Sandboxed google play allows running google play apps easily, though you must use an account (to my knowledge). If you don’t end up liking it, there is an official Google Android image that you can go back to. I would definitely recommend giving it a try.

  • TurtleTourParty@midwest.socialEnglish
    2·
    1 year ago

    I couldn’t get coinbase to work, but their webapp is good enough for me. I had to turn on compatibility mode for a couple others.

  • mctoasterson@reddthat.com
    1·
    1 year ago

    I’ve successfully used stuff like Google Maps and even Uber, with sandboxed Play Services.

    There is some niche functionality that doesn’t work. For example I use the Sam’s Club app to scan and purchase stuff in the club and that all works fine, but when attempting to use the app to pay for gasoline at their pumps, it gives a connection error.

  • ctr1@fl0w.ccEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    I’ve been using it for years and I think it’s great. Currently on a 6 Pro. It’s true that some apps don’t work without Google Play services, but GrapheneOS has the option to install the google stuff in a sandbox, so you shouldn’t run into any issues if you do that. Personally, I don’t use Play services unless I need to, and use Aurora store for any apps that aren’t on F-Droid.

    In any case, you can always revert to stock or try another OS

    Edit: as faede has pointed out, it appears that Google Wallet has issues. Also, the usage docs mention issues with banking apps in general, so that’s something to consider

  • T (they/she)@beehaw.org
    0·
    1 year ago

    We were considering switching to graphene but apparently there are lots of drama regarding the lead Dev which scared us from the idea

      • Lettuce eat lettuce@lemmy.ml
        0·
        1 year ago

        Louis Rossman has a video on it, you can search it on his channel, “Why I deleted GrapheneOS.”

        Basically, the lead dev for GrapheneOS started acting erratic and eventually left the project a few months ago handing it off to other devs.

        I still use GrapheneOS happily and personally still trust it.

        • h3ndrik@feddit.de
          01·
          1 year ago

          Yeah, I wouldn’t use Louis’ video as the only source nor Techlore. Looks to me like the person has autism and/or struggles with mental issues and it reflects on the way they treat people and deal with stuff. That doesn’t necessarily make it better or worse, malicious or whatever. The converstion style is definitely not ‘normal’ and it contains quite some manic behaviour. It’s probably more nuanced. I think the whole story is a bit sad and I like GrapheneOS as a project.

        • cyberwolfie@lemmy.ml
          1·
          1 year ago

          Out of genuine curiosity from someone who has never used it, what are the features of Android Auto that are so good/useful that it alone would determine whether to use a custom ROM or not?

            • LoveSausage@lemmygrad.ml
              0·
              1 year ago

              Android auto needs basically root access and every privilege possible , and is a privacy nightmare. Perhaps it works on other ROMs if you have gapps insyltalled

              • Monkey With A Shell@lemmy.socdojo.com
                1·
                1 year ago

                It did work on Lineageos, but there where a lot of other aspects that where a bit flakey. Lack of auto support is really the reason I didn’t stay with Graphine. I may try Lineage again here now that I’ve figured out some of the new ‘featires’ of Android 14 (adaptive connectivity my ass, kept turning off my cell data to save power) since at least some removal of Google is better than none.

    • LoveSausage@lemmygrad.ml
      0·
      1 year ago

      You mean the guy that stepped down in march I believe it was? Shuttersounds was an android thing upstream I assume. GOS is leagues ahead of anything else.

        • LoveSausage@lemmygrad.ml
          1·
          1 year ago

          Yea , I kind of just didn’t get into his rantings. GOS is still leagues ahead of anything else. Calyx comes in second. So shutter sound was something so bad you had to install open camera? And is no longer an issue. Just as that troubled troublesome dude. I really don’t give that much thought to stuff that doesn’t involve the actual OS. Rossman also likes the OS , you can have those things separated you know? The only time I had contact with micay was in the matrix chat , were I told him more or less to fuck off with his attitude regarding my questions so no I’m not a fan exactly.