You want Privacy? Ditch Android & Apple and install GrapheneOS (in 8 minutes)

[@davidbombal]

Do you realize that you have very little privacy if you use Android or iOS? You location information and a huge amount of your data is being sucked up by Google and others. If you want privacy, you want to replace Android with Graphene OS. In this video I show you how to install Graphene OS on a Google Pixel phone in 8 minutes. Start setting yourself free from the matrix. // PDF // Download from here: davidbombal.wiki/grapheneinstall // MENU // 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Look at GrapheneOS for privacy 00:40 - Pixel 7 Pro set up 01:32 - Install GrapheneOS 02:09 - Before unlocking the bootloader 03:10 - Check for Windows updates 03:46 - Put the phone in Fastboot mode 04:04 - Unlock the bootloader 04:08 - Common mistakes made and fixes 04:27 - Unlocking the bootloader on phone 04:34 - Run basic phone set up 05:53 - Download the GrapheneOS 06:10 - Flash release 06:23 - Installing various softwares 06:47 - Lock the bootloader 07:05 - Boot GrapheneOS 07:14 - Basic phone set up 07:46 - Disable OEM unlocking 08:15 - Reset phone 08:22 - Outro Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel! Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.

[@TyroneMoses]

Thank you!

[@mynameisneb]

Think GrapheneOS will ever be available for Samsung and/or iPhone?

[@TyroneMoses]

​@@mynameisneb Probably not in iPhone because of how hard it is to do anything that is not Apple. It's seems that this OS is aimed at newer pixel phones and I don't know about it working on Samsung devices.

[@davidbombal]

Supported phones listed here: grapheneos.org/faq#supported-devices

[@dakindse23]

​@@davidbombalyo. Just found your channel. Wanted to ask what do you think about full linux phones in general..like pinephone?

[@repatch43]

Installing a custom ROM, man that brings back memories

[@davidbombal]

I hope you enjoy the video :)

[@ernesthamm1813]

Same. I was a cyanogen guy- you? After a while I didn't have the enthusiasm of someone new to all this stuff, at some point I became unable/unwilling to keep up with bugs and updates etc.

[@repatch43]

@@ernesthamm1813 Oh heck ya, went through alot, but cyanogenmod changed things, was SO much more stable a ROM. For me was mostly looking to improve performance, stock ROMs were turds.

[@danielsaada2214]

I know right?

[@nitinnamdev5627]

Same feeling here. I have installed a custom rom in Galaxy J7 from XDA site

[@Tracing0029]

Changing to GrapheneOS was the best choice in my computing life. It is also amazing because just how clean it is, even compared to a stock Pixel.

[@tobiewolfen01]

What makes it cleaner? The flavor of Android is pretty vanilla for the Pixel compared to others.

[@Tracing0029]

No Google Play Services or similar bloat. It is the closest you can get to the vanilla AOSP experience. I do use Play Services in a sandboxed manner, but even then, it is still just an application where I control it's privileges, no invasive functionality. The only downside to using GrapheneOS is that (so far only Netflix and Google Wallet does this) some application require to be as-is, so only official devices with stock stuff. The funny thing is that GrapheneOS does support this, but if the developer explicitly disables the app, it will not work. I think if you can live with those 2 apps not working, it is an amazing choice, cleanliness is only one of them the reasons beyond security, privacy, extended support etc. @@tobiewolfen01

[@West3rror]

Yeah, it's cleaner allright.. Lacks quite a bit so. And the "GrapheneOS" rom is still Android btw

[@lefthookouchmcarm4520]

​@@West3rrorshows how bloated android is with Google and carriers and manufacturers. They all add their own tracking garbage.

[@tetedur377]

@@tobiewolfen01 With the stock pixel, it's all google, all the time.

[@dutchbachelor]

The one thing that surprised me most (I tried /e/OS, not Graphene) is how much longer the battery lasted when running a de-googled OS. Bizarre. And also chilling, as you can only imagine what kinds of stuff the phone is actually continously doing in the background that consumes all that power. Also, my dear, sweet Apple Users: your phone might not call the mothership as often as as Google phones do, but they still do it a lot. You'd be surprised. Just like Apple is greenwashing their products, they are also privacywashing them. They hide your data from (some) parties but hoover up everything they can about you and share it with their own "buddies".

[@victornikolov537]

Apple phone can be located with accuracy in magnitude of inches thanks to the BLE. Apple also uses it to create a mesh network which transmit data between the devices. Even f you are not connected to the internet, when the phone wants to send some data to the mothership it looks for Apple devices connected to the internet, tries to connect to them by BLE and transmit the data to them, then they are sending it to the mothership.

[@supernoob2542]

​@@victornikolov537 that is correct 💯

[@joelstolarski2244]

All of them are tied to the NSA in the US. If we knew how bad it is we would freak out. This is why I am learning kali Linux.

[@nothankyou2.0]

@@victornikolov537… did you just prove geo location of devices and the ballot harvesting cover up for… you know, that year.?!?! They are watching us…

[@Mr.Dyzmen]

Oh , I can imagine how people behind Graphene OS collecting data and everything else including video and sound. Good luck with that

[@Candide1776]

Nice job explaining the step by step. You didn't skip steps or assume someone would already know something, which is a big help. Subscribed.

[@tiagoreis5390]

I am using Graphene OS for a year now and I love it!!! Bought a second hand pixel 4a 5G and used until now. Now I bought another second hand Pixel 6a (I always go with the a models because they are cheaper and since I do not care much about camera and storage for me is a win), because GrapheneOS support for this Pixel version will end on October this year. I still have another profile with apps that I need for my daily life that requires google services... Some bank apps are an example. Great content!!!!

[@teamcyrmining3673]

Does it still support external screen/ monitor via USBC dongle?

[@GThomas-qq6mp]

Hey, are you still using graphene os? I would love to hear an update.

[@tiagoreis5390]

@@GThomas-qq6mp Yes I am. Nothing really to complain. Everything works for me

[@tiagoreis5390]

@@GThomas-qq6mp Yes I am. And its stable for me... I will never go back to the previous android bloatware versions.

[@GThomas-qq6mp]

@@tiagoreis5390 Most online reviews I've seen are about the installation, not the experience. Thank you for sharing.

[@dronenb]

Finally! Been waiting for more coverage of GrapheneOS. Been considering getting a Pixel Fold and trying it. Can’t wait for this series!

[@napolitano_88]

It's always a pleasant learning experience watching your videos. Thanks for all you do for the community.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you. I appreciate that!

[@drbh6331]

@@davidbombal Can we install Graphene OS is Samsung flip 5 ?

[@cyberfox981]

If you want privacy stay away from from smart phones and similar devices. This things know your locations, can make photos or listen your conversations in any moment. You can change your firmware, operational system or whatever but you dont know what is embedded deep inside of hardware intentionaly or not. False sense of security can be worst than no security at all.

[@Sqedabantwana]

​@Boki Boroviclol

[@RBZ-1]

I would imagine the avg joe being 100% dependent on their network for connection could also be a way to infiltrate the factory made devices. So I figure if they want in bad enough, the only true way to avoid is your suggestion lol.

[@cyberfox981]

@@RBZ-1 Average person is under massive commercial surveillance, collecting your buying habit's , interest, etc. And this data is then used to send you personalized commercials. This proces is almost always automatized. But if you are working for some government, big industry or any serious business surveillance can be much more personalized. This is not some conspiracy theory, this is technical possibility today.

[@Maria-nh9jz]

What kind of phone is best

[@RBZ-1]

@Maria-nh9jz many devices are relatively comparable so it usually comes down to personal preferences such as cost, physical appearance/design, and specific features a user wants that functions they way they like. No real answer...like saying what's the best shoe or car.

[@GerryStilton]

David, thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge, I am so grateful that you do this. I am so glad I came across your video.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you! You are very welcome!

[@grodsney]

After unlocking the bootloader from fastboot, there was no need to setup the stock os again. When the bootloader is unlocked, you can start the installation, just as the installer prompts you to do.

[@notjustforhackers4252]

I used to do stuff like this, install private OS's, very selective over which services I used, what apps I installed.... I got a Faraday wallet, only used pay as you go sim cards, careful that I only used cash and never gave any info. Then I figured 'you know what I'm sick of this fight'... so I just got rid of my phone. Not owed one since 2016, don't miss it in the slightest.

[@davidbombal]

It's a difficult decision and society is making it more and more difficult by forcing us to use apps on our phones for banking etc etc. How do people contact you and how to you manage life in 2023? Tips you can share may be of interest to others :)

[@notjustforhackers4252]

@@davidbombal I use desktop Linux, cash and, depending on circumstance ( if it makes sense to do so ) a bank card. I do still have a land line. If I'm out I'm out and that is the end of it. I won't say its all roses and things are being made purposely more difficult to exist without one but I'm a stubborn s.o.b I always start with this question "do you want my money or not, do you want my custom?" I stick to my guns and usually get my way. I live in a human rights breaking surveillance state ( The UK ) so the decision not to have one has already been made for me. You can live without a phone you just have to be determined to stick to your rules..... at the expense of their "convenience".

[@valghyna7668]

​@@notjustforhackers4252it has become impossible to avoid. browser tracking has really become obtrusive

[@rolisaenz]

in USA "they" ( the entity who get our taxes and suppose to protect us) will unify the banks so people can send funds from individual to individual, biz to biz and biz to individuals accounts , they want people to stop using cashapp,zelle,venmo and such... they will roll out that thing this year... according to what i have heard... but the really bad thing that is going to happen..is when they do not use cash anymore... and they are going that route.. by 2030 they will only use "diigital" currency and we will not able to buy or sell if we do not have an account that is tied to their servers... so basically all your privacy rights... GONE!!!! , unless we start doing like in the old ages were you exchange goods for goods... like a bag of rice for a bag of beans... and so on... this is really scary...

[@jedclampett6466]

I admire your principles.. thumbs up!

[@ALL_OUT_OF_BUBBLEGUM]

Very easy to understand. What I was hoping for was an explanation HOW grapheneos improves your personal data, privacy, security, etc. This would be a huge undertaking for most users (especially if it's on a used phone and there could be years worth of data to backup before resetting). I would love to see some demonstrations on why graphene is a more secure system.

[@haxsys]

It's stripped down and void of most (if not all, haven't parsed it yet) trackers, algorithm roaches, bloatware, etc.

[@ebaystars]

ask your auntie she knows

[@profbri.02]

My question EXACTLY, lol. Great, we've got this new pixel OS... Thanks for the sales pitch..? 🤷

[@wombatdk]

It isn't any more secure, and you'll basically lose most of the functions of the phone. No Google App store (and if you DO install that, you kinda defeated the entire purpose of GrapheneOS), no Google apps, problems with some banking apps... and welcome to the world of spending hours and days just getting the most basic things back to working in diminished capacity. Like most things in life, GrapheneOS does what it's meant to do - make your life miserable.

[@ALL_OUT_OF_BUBBLEGUM]

@@wombatdk No one is gonna pay you to shill like that, dude. 🤦

[@TheProtagonist_777]

I liked running Graphene is on my pixel 7, but when my screen failed while under warranty, they would not honor the warranty, because the Google tests that are used to verify proper repair would not run. Thankfully, the company that did the repair allowed me to flash the stock ROM so they could run the tests and they could then honor the warranty.

[@crystalv6122]

What apps are you able to install?

[@Golemofstone]

I've been wanting to do this for a long time but was always scared💩less that i'd screw something up and brick my phone in the process, thanks so much for this guide, Really looking forward to your next video on this series👍

[@MKBontwikkeling]

It has been easier than ever. You can always try again. Very few instances where you can actually brick your phone.

[@mattvisaggio]

It was very easy to do. I was afraid also, but it went well for me. No hiccups

[@anweshbhattacharyya7763]

Actually I was writing a letter to India Govt about Smartphone OS & luckily I got your video ♥️🙏🇮🇳

[@drstalone]

What were you writing to the Indian govt about? GrapheneOS?

[@ebaystars]

he was complaining about the porters in Victoria Station @@drstalone

[@royvirafayet6687]

​@@drstalonecow dung os

[@trug2]

Pajeet os

[@aaqib_1434]

🤣​@@trug2

[@RobertoMezquiaJr]

I currently have a Pixel 8 Pro while I wait for my Pixel 9 Pro to arrive in a couple of weeks. I saw a headline that said GrapheneOS is available for the Pixel 9 now and decided to look into it. Instead of installing it on my current daily, I decided to install it on my Pixel 5. I just finished the install following the simple steps in this video. One thing I'll mention is that upon starting the phone for the first time after installing GrapheneOS, the screen prompted me to disable OEM Unlocking, so that step doesn't seem to be required anymore. Other than that, great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@RickyGotskills]

Love that this is a thing. The irony is that the hardware is made by Google.

[@Døp1esYT]

That's why there are still hardware backdoors, not fully secure in any way

[@freespeech4023]

​@OoRakeeoO I think you are correct, why would a company make 1 brand then make another so called secure brand that they could not access

[@sambolimbo]

If you just want to see what Graphene OS looks like go to 7:04. You will need a Pixel phone to install according to the video. This is a very limited view of the OS. He has a more in-depth video that shows you how to get your apps loaded and/or installed.

[@linsqopiring6816]

Thanks for the time stamp.

[@stahab]

Been using Graphene OS on my (purposedly bought for this OS) Pixel 6a since Christmas 2022 and have never looked back! It's the best custom OS that gives you OEM reliability with great level of choice regarding compatibility vs privacy / security.

[@Azrael-xl3jl]

Doesn’t work with Android Auto though. Kind of a deal breaker.

[@mattvisaggio]

Same. I'm about 5 months behind you. Love it.

[@anujchourange1792]

Hi stan I own pixel 7 so I wanted to know is there any performance drop in camera? Is picture quality as good as the native pixel camera? Please reply

[@404-u5f]

​@@anujchourange1792since no one has replied I believe you can still install the Google camera if you really want it, I'm sure I've seen videos about graphine os saying so on KZbin

[@DrBlazer50]

@anujchourange1792 I'd like to know as well. I'm a complete electronic idiot (computers, phones, cameras, all of it) and have been using Pixel/Nexus devices for a long time partly because of how good and easy Google's photo software has been. If graphene keeps the photos relatively as good as Google photo then I'll probably give graphene a try

[@3aiban]

Can't imagine my KZbin feed without this man videos

[@CMDRJosh]

I ran GrapheneOS on my pixel 6 for a few months. Returning back to PixelOS was trickier than it should have been. It was a pretty solid OS and there is a good chance I'll return to it someday but too many important apps I use on a regular basis didn't work on graphene. Once it starts getting better app support I'll probably come back.

[@jacksoncremean1664]

did you try sandboxed play services?

[@charliesmith6743]

@@MKBontwikkeling Graphene will not run Android Auto. For me, this is a deal breaker. Otherwise, it looks interesting.

[@cori1302]

Micro G and Aurora store?

[@svnbit8408]

​@@charliesmith6743can't stand that it keeps turning off notifications now it's just not for Android auto but automatically detecting vehicle Bluetooth it's aggrevating

[@jacksoncremean1664]

@@cori1302 Graphene OS doesn't support signature spoofing with micro g since it's a security risk, you can use sandboxed play services instead.

[@StephenLinsley]

This video has obviously been out for a while. Only just got my Pixel 8 and decided to install GrapheneOS straight off the bat. Both of the docs were great, the linked PDF and the doco on the graphene website. Congrats to the GrapheneOS devs and thanks to you too David for showing how easy it can be. I had a couple of road bumps but overall a smooth ride and kicking off a great, clean OS.

[@Sebastian-jj8qn]

Very well done. New OS for me but will do a deep dive into tonight! Thank you David.

[@JohndeKock]

Thank you! I've wanted to ditch stock Android for a long while now. My new Pixel 7a arrived yesterday and I used this video to step through the GrapheneOS install process. Absolutely flawless.

[@a.iananda1215]

as all ways your content is beyond greatness .sir if your next podcast is with OccupyTheWeb then please make a topic about pivoting like how a hacker can get access from one compromised device to another device it could be laptop, android, windows etc. And how we can be protected from it?

[@davidbombal]

Thank you! And thank you for the suggestion :)

[@257ian]

After watching several other YT videos on how to do this with my new Pixel 7a phone, I almost gave up, as I couldn't get GOS to download. However, when I came across this video, after rewinding a few times during the various stages when I missed bits, I was successful in downloading GOS onto my Pixel. Thank you, David.

[@kiruikiplangat3982]

Thanks alot David for this educative content. Whenever I watch your videos, I become eager to learn more. Looking forward to more!

[@davidbombal]

Thank you! Great to hear!

[@Nick-bo6rz]

Hey man do you happen to know how much data it would use to download and install… Graphene is into my phone? Ty

[@william4996]

Thanks for this guide. I tried other OS downloads and there would always be a small little blip that forced me to restart. This was an absolutely dream to do.

[@Redeemed52597]

Appreciate the video, but you forgot one of the first steps before installing GOS. I will quote directly from the GOS web installer page: "It's best practice to update the device before installing GrapheneOS to have the latest firmware for connecting the device to the computer and performing the early flashing process." When you get a new UNLOCKED Pixel, it will likely have many updates needing to be performed. Settings > System > System Update > Check for updates. Even if it says "Updated," after doing one update and rebooting the phone, doing a "Check for update" again and again will likely produce two or three more updates available.

[@morad5119]

Thanks David, Looking forward to learning more about this. We need to get our privacy back.

[@FernandoDCDuarte]

The issue with Graphene is that it's limited ti Pixel phones only, at least for now. Year ago, I've installed e foundation's e/osbon my Nexus 5 and it was the best thing I did, mostly because I was able to get a newer Android OS version compared to factory image and because it was much lighter and snappier as such.

[@willstikken5619]

last time i tried e it was a complete shitshow. Not something i'd rely on to keep my device secure and functional.

[@MR-nl8xr]

DivestOS has a website. Plenty of OS potential there for MANY different Androids. But many are also starting to fail because no one donates to the Developer. Everyone wants to complain that that there is no support for things they want, but don't (literally) put their money where there mouth is either.

[@RoastedHVAC]

Loved my nexus 5. Custom ROMs made that thing last well beyond its expected lifetime... Good memories

[@playfultones]

I have never done anything like this and your video was the only one that addressed a few steps not covered by others. debugging USB & microsoft updates. I went slow, re-listened to a few of the steps and Voila!!!! I did it. So grateful. Am off to review other videos that you've made. Thank YOU so much.

[@davidbombal]

Glad it helped! You're welcome!

[@w10kw72]

@@davidbombalTop G 😎

[@MiAeron]

There was a comedy magazine in my country and it had a title once (that issue was making fun of computer magazines. It had a cover like a computer magazine.) "Choose to which one will slows down your computer ; virus or antivirus?" . This video reminded me of that. . . Choose to which one steal your data, billion dollar company or some guys. 😂😂😂

[@btsk33]

Cheers for the nice how-to vid! Unfortunately they stripped down Graphene a lot (Sept. 23), no Google Play etc. mirrors etc. anymore that came with the OS itself back then, just the very basic apps . Funny little idea to create something different, but completely inconvenient. Back to Android. I could always go back to my Nokia burner toy if I need privacy. :)

[@gonootropics2.065]

Lol the whole point is to degoogle your phone

[@Spark010]

Very interesting video and development mobile OS wise! Will you be covering what assurance work / due diligence you’ve done on GrapheneOS?

[@patrickbuick5459]

If I could upvote this multiple times, I would. A full security audit by a dependable 3rd party qualifies to do so would go a long way toward thinking this OS was an improvement.

[@anthonycamillos3719]

Anything that legitimately protects your privacy you should be paying for. I suspect this will still have plenty of security holes

[@patrickbuick5459]

@@anthonycamillos3719 One notable exception is the openBSD operating system.

[@DryUrEyesMate]

Just stick with apple much more secure if setup right then these dodgy third party os scams

[@brownketch]

@@anthonycamillos3719I completely disagree. privacy forward sentiments recommend a lot of FOSS. this does not mean FOSS is inherently more private. you could make your case for security, but even that isnt fully true. unfortunately, theres no quick fix for total privacy in the digital age. grapheneOS is extremely security forward. Id recommend reading what theyve accomplished on their site. its quite impressive. so much so a lot of security features theyve developed have been added in to stock AOSP.

[@egorm8952]

Thank you David for what you do for us to learn. I just brought me an android phone to root and install nethunter by your video))

[@Data-qj7mo]

I was planning to get a Pixel next and install this, but the Louis Rossman video about Graphene OS titled "Why I deleted Graphene OS" changed my mind.

[@MR-nl8xr]

Yea, I understand. I also agree with Louis. But I think Louis would agree that until He or someone can come up with something better, it is better to side with a rival, than the enemy: google.

[@electricsuitbatman]

Oct 4th 2023s emergency push notifications will be a testament to this product. Lets see how it goes.

[@zomt420]

You can now disable them completely

[@rmacpie3475]

It's Remind me of 2012 where amazing Custom Roms available for 90% of Android phone, Now it's a hell process

[@ludie005]

David has the best tech show on KZbin ! Cheers

[@arsantiqua2483]

What's your take on the controversy between the Graphene main dev and Louis Rossman/Techlore on the other side? After all, if someone uses underhanded tactics against critics and competitors then how honest will that person be with his customers? Is that a red flag for you and if not, why? I was considering Graphene but the issue made me a bit uneasy as to whether or not to install it. Also: how fast is Graphene on security updates as it is a smaller company? After all there is a lot to consider when it comes to trusting a new OS.

[@FisherGrubb]

Yes, I was shocked & concerned what Louis had to say & show. He's been promoting Graphene OS for a while, but.....then opened up something weird & toxic. You'd hope the devs are still 100% privacy & user focused, but it didn't look good. And to think Louis just wanted to interview the guy

[@VaultTecAi]

Yeah I don’t know about the dev anymore after all of that, I know security updates are pretty often from what I’ve read but I am a little uneasy considering how the dev handles criticism and communicates to others.

[@mattvisaggio]

I'd have to say they update every week or two. I've been using it for a few months and have had zero issues. Excellent option. Forget about the drama (my opinion). It's an excellent option that gives you a chance to regain privacy.

[@xDMG15x]

This looks great, I wish it worked on other Android phones and not just Google pixels!

[@mwngw]

Pixel phones only. Eliminates 75% of users

[@G85KL73]

That was what caught my eye as well. Why can't it just be an android phone...

[@mwngw]

@G85KL73 ...Apparently Pixels have what is called a "Tensor(?)" chip that other Androids don't. That will prevent Graphene ROMs, but not necessarily Lineage. I have Lineage on an old LG V40.

[@becnal]

I have Calyx on my Fairphone 4.

[@user-hy4ew2nt1x]

Thank you. Finally i found normal guy , who explain on human language. 👍👍👍

[@skysurferuk]

Awesome! Just what I was looking for, many thanks. Now I'm going to look at the apps info on your channel. 👍 Edit: I assume you've not produced it yet. Bugger. Please do so, at your convenience. But soon! 😂👍

[@NMNM7896]

Thank you for your long comedic response. It is genius and very much enjoyed.

[@MrFooChops]

Just came across this video and like you I am waiting for the follow up!

[@_sneer_]

Lol the intro. I have grapheneOS on my phone for a good while, and also have my own, personal meta search engine called Red pill search. 10/10 LOL

[@lv0075]

This sounds very appealing and useful, but the million dollar question: How do we know the Graphene OS does not imherit the same privacy issues as the Android OS, since AFAIK, Graphene OS is just a fork of the Android OSS project?

[@MrRoshiBoshi]

Graphene OS is a fork/continuation of Lineage OS with is Linux for phones.

[@dilligaf8349]

I'm not tech savvy and this was my first concern and also the name graphene (due to graphine in vaccines these days) also being Australian an app called anon went around and the Feds had a back door key, then over night the politicians passed new laws and they hit all the crimes foolish enough to believe in it. Seems to me, not tech savvy that it's almost impossible to stay untraceable.

[@Wirmish]

It's not safe. The CIA/NSA will ALWAYS be behind the curtain.

[@cavemantero]

@@dilligaf8349 as long as we're using government/corporate systems it is impossible to stay untraceable. I don't even g af anymore. Because I know when the shtf they're the first ones who I'm going after.

[@xeon39688]

It's stock android with tweaks, it's still android

[@ecobuilder508]

A few months ago I stopped carrying a smart phone. Said I’d try it for 30 days. That was 90 days ago. I love not having my life disrupted by checking: news, weather, dumb messages, etc. try it you’ll like it.

[@felipecogo8808]

Congratulations 🎉, you are a step behind us! Maybe Some day, I am going to do it. God bless you.

[@sirsquirrel0]

There is no such thing as privacy in this day and age. It’s horrendous.

[@kevin-hv1se]

there is, but to some extent and very hard to find, graphene os is one of the examples of protecting your own privacy for certain extent and full extent if you dont use any google apps

[@akshay5569]

Graphene and brave are thr rare occasions

[@Hardcore_Remixer]

There is. Otherwise the people who used Tor to acces the internet and full disk encryption on Linux while in France wouldn't have had any problem with the authorities there.

[@kevin-hv1se]

@@akshay5569 brave is not, its literally ad company

[@KyranSparda]

​@@kevin-hv1seHaving someone who doesn't use ANY of the google products these days is like having someone who doesn't use a vehicle to transit. Sure, you can say it's a novelty and you can do walking & cycling. But the person who does it is most likely in denial of its convenience & is a total weirdo himself. 😂

[@medermadude]

Lekker vid! Going to pull the trigger on this ASAP - my old Galaxy 9 is circling the drain. Very helpful!! Go Boks!

[@do0ranfrump260]

I actually want more privacy than even that. I want the right to privacy our constitution guarantees to be applied across the board to all electronic media as well.

[@lohikarhu734]

I think that your wonderful SCOTUS has decided that the Constitution has no right to privacy in it, which is how they took down Roe vs. Wade.

[@JamesMisener-fc8md]

how are they not violating everyone's 4th amendment right to be secure in our persons papers property & travel?

[@onewhostudies6856]

@@JamesMisener-fc8md terms of use and user agreement. we all click yes.

[@nicospanatos6605]

Thanks David ! Great content, I also use Your UDEMY Videos thru my employer (very good and highly recommended ;) ) So I hope to see more about this soon. Thanks so much for making especially this here happen.

[@S-ln9hr]

Not matter the device..... you are subject to the network you are connected to.... For better privacy.... do NOT USE A MOBILE.

[@zomt420]

Or just don't use a SIM

[@ebaystars]

it still geo locates at the base stations, SIM is another layer of user oriented connectivity after RF connections are established and phone hardware ID (IMEI the fiorst letter in this is INTERNAtIONAL) is passed and then known about to whomsoever wants that data, especially if you are a POI (person of Interest) So if you've used your phone as a surface on wifi or even thethered BT you already left nice stuff in it - that can be used regardless of whether you have SIM or not including the old nonesense about "multiple SIMs for different "occasions" . Once it's on [and some phones still handshake the base even when "pretending to be off" and have little charge ] (and in range of any tower per se ) you are known and fully cross-referenced.. All base stations are assets to any security services via backdoors. . @@zomt420

[@ebaystars]

put a phone in a radio isolated (anechoic) screened RF chamber (full Faraday isolation), built to Tempest standards (look up Codename Tempest or SCIF ) and then connect a spectrum analyser (a kind of graphical radio) and watch the phone go berserk trying everything to connect to any other RF devices or Mesh..oh yes, do it over 24 hours as some junk waits for your sleeping hours, include charging while off in the tests as well...🙂 The only safe way of using a phone is putting through a food blender first

[@razorr1920]

Great video, but may I ask how many ports of Graphene are actually available for all those majority devices and models in the market and how many people can actually sell their device to buy a compatible one just for Privacy. David Sir we respect you, please make relevant and honest content. This video is great but we expect more from you.

[@RIOLOGY]

Just because it doesnt suit you personally doesnt mean it lacks quality or whatever you are trying to imply... This is awesome, thank you David, this is exactly what people need to know

[@razorr1920]

@@RIOLOGYApplaud you being a David Fanboy, but there was a specific question if you totally missed it. To your vague quote "to whatever you are trying to imply" read the comment again and understand what is said before starting to spit out your verses. No problems with your fanboy love, but read again and you are welcome to respond or shtpost whatever you deem fit. And for David, he is always respected but feedback and criticism are no exception for him too. There are no devices other than Google's Pixel Series on the GrapheneOS website that are supported if you understand simple english.

[@RIOLOGY]

@@razorr1920 there is nothing un"relevant" or dis"honest" about this video as you implied... And yeah fanboy? 😂 I dont even follow this channel, first video i come across from David. Just next time you are giving "feedback", you could simply frame it differently like "are there other options for non pixel devices?" This is very relevant for someone who is looking into choosing their next device, and even more relevant for someone who is seriously caring about their privacy I have used GrapheneOS hence why this video was relevant to my feed.

[@razorr1920]

@@RIOLOGY you win sir.

[@zomt420]

​@@razorr1920 Google Pixels have the best hardware security features and treat custom OS's as first-class citizens. Google Pixels are the only devices with good hardware security and allowing custom OS's to use all features. The unfortunate truth is that all other smartphones lack in either of these.

[@HughbertJassGaming]

Great video, currently using a Brax2 phone but have been very curious about GrapheneOS

[@skatterbrainz]

Very nice video! Perfect amount of detail. Thank you!

[@autumngalix4616]

Been trying to escape Google for awhile. This is good! But are there other options? I want to know more.

[@Wasko2]

Definitely wanting to do something like this with my next phone. Have been thinking about doing away with sim card and phone number all together, and using straight data, however it would still be nice to be able to use the phone towers at times as an option. Will be watching these videos eagerly!! Cheers.

[@MKBontwikkeling]

If you're ditching the sim card for privacy don't. Phones still make "pings" to cell towers. That's why you can still call the emergency number without a sim card.

[@Wasko2]

@@MKBontwikkeling Yeah true, there is that. Need a new device that is trustworthy. Maybe make something from a raspberry pi that u can insert a sim into, idk. The phones are on lock.

[@YoSoyVic-TOR]

I actually found this out from ur discord server a while back.. I feel in love with this os❤❤

[@Naveenbabuborugadda]

Hope graphene comes soon to every mobile. I want to download it from more than 9 months and still waiting for my graphene to release.

[@davidbombal]

Agreed. Be nice if they supported more devices.

[@inducedapathy1296]

GSI installers seem to be the new normal. Manufacturers vary on anti consumer behavior however GSI or generic images help quite a bit with all the different models. The main issue will be drivers/firmware for modems and cameras.

[@Naveenbabuborugadda]

@@inducedapathy1296 thanks for explanation. I am glad to find that reason.

[@jacksoncremean1664]

Graphene OS Devs have said that won't happen since other devices don't meet the projects security requirements

[@Naveenbabuborugadda]

@@jacksoncremean1664 oh I see

[@whatever-s9o]

Thank you David! My win10 pc didn't detect the phone to install the driver, so I installed from a Debian Live USB instead, no problems. I really appreciate this video, made the install so simple. Sub'd, thanks!

[@neelsmostert]

You forgot to mention that it is only available for Google Pixel devices so it's not a case of just installing another OS like one would do with a third party rom on a rooted Android device, but you have to go out and buy a whole new device just to install this OS and if you do so, your warranty is also void.

[@lexluthor996]

OH can the yakuza sue google please and they hacked my gopogle account

[@DavidBaronStevens]

I first rooted and installed a custom ROM on my Android phone back in 2014 and have been doing this since. I like the Pixel Experience for my Google based services but when I want to go fully dark, I would use an AOSP based ROM without Gapps included. Thanks for the recommendation on Graphene. I will definitely try this on my next android (By the way, if you're looking to install a custom ROM, don't use the Verizon variant of Pixel 3. You cannot unlock the bootloader. Don't know how they managed this but it's true. The only phone I've never been able to hack.)

[@KaIdu-f5u]

Hey David! How are you doing? I appreciate that you are talking about "Secure ROM" especially GrapheneOS But there still remains a very serious issue in the hardware level As far as I know Every SoC comes with some sort of spyware, especially Snapdragon chips. They send every data to Google. So, What can we do about that to completely make our phones private and secure?

[@rolisaenz]

we need a 3rd party chip maker who are not member of the data gathering cartel. i wish somebody can make a free of malicious code cell motherboard.

[@kevin-hv1se]

@@rolisaenz while graphene os is not able to disable it entirely, they are able to give it an inaccurate location which should do the job well

[@ToNielson]

that is speculation though

[@mikusion]

As the tensor is modded exynos shall we think that samsung has our data as well? ;)

[@rolisaenz]

Hope the Tensor is not "tapped" also :(, and like someone here said , the safest is to be off the grid, not cell at all !! lol, like old times.... dove messages and smoke signals hahaha.

[@madcircle7311]

One of the best roms out there You just need a Pixel device to run it

[@TheJensss]

Great video and a great project! Hopefully more devices will get support in the future.

[@emmanuel2102]

Thanks for the video. Yes i m sick from all this monitoring

[@md.masumomarjashim]

How do we know if Graphene is not just another arm of Google? Or if Graphene don't track or surveil us?

[@John-du2mq]

The code is open source and it's run by a non profit. You can check all the code yourself or have someone verify it's functions.

[@md.masumomarjashim]

@@John-du2mq I didn't mean the comment literally. The broader issue is, MS, Google, Meta, they are big and have their hands in open source too. I think it's high time that there is an oversight committee or org to keep these big tech companies in check.

[@md.masumomarjashim]

Sometimes I feel like all humans should just ditch their tech in unison

[@erivtery9000]

Yes the code source could be non-profit, but the same time could be a front just like what an advertising company analytic data friends do to disguise themselves . One text message phone call receiving an email or social media anything still reverts back to the original mothership telemetry it could still be sucked up by the DOD,NSA, CIA or by any other intelligent whether it's foreign or domestic so either way as long as you got Network pinging just less of a privacy. Can be a friendly operating system yet at the same time is honest source codes could be Masked and the highly sophisticated malware beyond what computer programmers can code, the ability to understand and what you must do and who you are I know what you don't know!!!

[@erivtery9000]

@@md.masumomarjashim agreed but it starts off innocent but the difference is corporates have deep pockets they're the ones who control politicians as much as we want to limit our privacy there's no winning and unfortunately no one does nothing about it everybody just agrees to give up their location their whole life basically your data's being sold between these conglomerates and as long as people are lazy to have their foods delivered to the house stream all the TV movies groceries delivered and etc they're always going to win this is what they want basically MK ultra at its finest and the only get worse next thing people are going to depend on bread and water when that's starting to be taken away from our government that's the reality we live in the morality is down for a country that has power we blame other countries for privacy yet where the biggest spy network in the world against our own kind.

[@insanoinsano3878]

Man, i Will start again learning , u Made me another individual with so anxiety to learn u cannot imagine!

[@Jinkle]

Hi David, some are saying it has better security vs the original OS, could you possibly explain the reasons why if so, or even a video on the subject. I heard about alternative OS for Android phones a while back but have been ignorant as of late. Thanks for the content you make, I’m a big fan 🙏🏻

[@mohameddanish4897]

Somehow, ditching main stream operating systems of companies depending on user data and opting for something created by an obscure sus organisation doesn't come across as a smart move. Especially after what transpired with ANOM phones -- which again was a pixel phone!

[@ankur19852005]

Totally agree with you

[@EGTGUY]

If you honestly believe that GrapheneOS won't eventually become a data vacuum then you need to think again. Nothing stays free nor free-from-crap...forever 😂

[@juliusrowe9374]

Awesome tutorial David!

[@mjmeans7983]

If I understand correctly, Graphene is only a UI OS; and as such it runs on the user processor. It does nothing to combat the privacy concerns on the closed source baseband processors. Are there solutions that also solve privacy concerns of those baseband processor OS's?

[@jaylils]

as a user find it better than calyxos. And other OS. Each OS i try I used for a year and graphene is my favorite by far. I mean far as processors goes, doesn't matter unless you get a pine phone. Just like your Intel or amd, they all have privacy concerns. I'm not concerned about it. But that's just me. Im just a user.

[@MKBontwikkeling]

Graphene OS is based on the Android Open Source Platform AOSP. It's a full blown operating system that has a lot of extra features for security and privacy. Hardend Malloc is one of them, but no operating system can bypass the SoC issues we have nowadays.

[@terraflops]

this was nice to see, only saw Veronica Explains do this.

[@owaisauti99]

00:05 Install GrapheneOS for privacy and security 01:10 Install GrapheneOS on your Android device using a web-based installer. 02:13 Unlocking the bootloader and enabling developer options on the phone. 03:19 Install GrapheneOS for enhanced privacy on your phone 04:17 Install GrapheneOS on your phone 05:57 Install GrapheneOS to enhance privacy and security on your smartphone. 06:59 Install GrapheneOS for privacy on your phone. 08:08 GrapheneOS is installed on the phone and locked down

[@jarule275]

Bored champ?

[@MR-nl8xr]

He kind of already has this in the description. But BTW: 3:10 Not all computers have LeMobile updates available. 3:20 If you find yourself not being able to find this option on your Windows, in the lower right hand corner of your screen type Driver Updates, and it will take you right there to do the next step he does. 6:10 BEWARE! This is False; you will loose all your data the moment you finishing Unlocking your phone (happened to me!).

[@efim.andrii]

I have been waiting for this video for a while

[@Miikie]

Hey! this was definitely helpful for the Google Pixel users, but is there any privacy-based ROM for Xiaomi / Redmi that you know of?

[@peteredwards49]

Maybe calyxos

[@WartimeFriction]

I don't have much of anything else in life, and all I want is privacy. Thanks

[@CaptainCalrissian]

I went from being a full time Android user to doing Graphene a couple of years ago, got a little too much to handle and swapped over to apple for just a little more privacy than stock android. Could you do a video of the full privacy differences between them all? That would be awesome

[@MKBontwikkeling]

Graphene OS is Android.

[@xwinglover]

@@MKBontwikkeling Grpahene is from AOSP. Android is also from AOSP with all the proprietary Google's services installed.

[@MKBontwikkeling]

@@xwinglover Is GrapheneOS from AOSP? Android is the name of the operating system. AOSP gets the by Google developed source codes (Android without device drivers and with standard shell). GrapheneOS is Android with some tweaks, but it's still Android. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

[@dreadlock17]

​@@MKBontwikkelingyou're not wrong

[@xE92vD]

​@@MKBontwikkelingAOSP and Android can be similar but in the development and privacy spectrum, they're different. AOSP is the Android Open Source Project by Google which is FOSS, while Android is the Google proprietary version of AOSP. So GrapheneOS is a fork of AOSP with security, privacy and other additional enhancements.

[@drumaddict89]

looking forward to any further videos to graphene OS ! thanks for the quick guide

[@im06en]

But why are you using win11 that defeat the purpose?

[@user-vk2cd9qw7i]

It’s an instructional video. He’s putting his face on a google website for millions to see, so I think privacy for someone like that is already compromised. Also you can use a vm.

[@sepmercury5180]

Installing on google pixel.. That’s the first red flag! What a joke.

[@rapidfire77]

@@sepmercury5180 can't install graphene os on any other phone, genius

[@Kikikikenokeno]

​@@sepmercury5180not really 😅

[@AGuywhohasGoodTaste]

​@@sepmercury5180 I hope your comment is a joke...

[@joelstolarski2244]

This is awesome. Your videos are the best. Thanks for all the tutorials. Have kali live usb and a notoriously hard to install Alfa adaptor, running extremely well.

[@davidbombal]

Glad to help

[@ArturoRubio-h3i]

I need to buy me pixel phone

[@rpc1605]

Very interesting and informative. Did not know about the Graphene alternative. Very well presented video.

[@Yourhealtyascension]

What is the graphene alternative? I want nothing to do with anything that openly supports graphene and blackgoo nano technology!!

[@Vulcanus3231]

Until you realize that the NSA dips into every single phone carrier. At the end of the day this is just the world we live in and at the end of the day it’s just easier to accept it. You’ll sleep better

[@polla2256]

Not just the NSA, the five eyes and project prism

[@tetedur377]

Thank you, sir. Much appreciated. I'm a visual learner, so this helped immensely. Plus I have the pdf for backup. I presume this will work the same on Pixel 9. I'm tired of paying for services, which I do not mind, but to be sold out to people with nefarious intent just chaps my hide.

[@MTS_IT]

It would be so awesome if in the future people find out that GrapheneOS is made by NSA :D ahahahahahaha

[@davidbombal]

Be a sad day that :(

[@mohameddanish4897]

@@davidbombal ANOM has already happened. There's no reason to not be sus of this.

[@rodolfobrunet1367]

I was considering doing this, I glad I came across your video, Thank you for all the information you share. Quick question! Isn't some of the tracking done using the SIM card?

[@Kirix]

Too bad the main developer is haughty and prideful and wants to start fights with popular KZbinrs and engage in internet drama

[@davidbombal]

I watched Louis' video about the situation. It's a pity to have seen that :(

[@mayavik1034]

Wow, that's news to me... Pitiful.. 😡

[@jimmystecher5214]

Thank you so much. I bought a pixel 7a and have graphene installed.

[@Omega_Mark]

Tells how to escape the Matrix while using Windows 11 lol.

[@thewayofmukti]

Hello sir,please make a video on which mobile is secure and high performance.and which is we can buy as a security perspect.

[@alpacamale2909]

The ability to lock the bootloader back is what sets this ROM apart from the competition.

[@sentiel]

As someone who has used GrapheneOS on a Pixel 6 for about 2yrs now, I have not found ANY apps that I use that did not work on it, nor have I had any issues using it, and my phone battery lasts ~2 full days with normal use. If I want to upgrade, I'm either looking at a Pixel7, or a Fairphone4 for the better repairability (that would be running CalyxOS instead; another privacy focussed Android mobile OS, but with slightly better phone model compatibility).

[@peteredwards49]

Used both graphine and calyx. Graphine preferred.

[@Jeffreysuper61McELroy]

Where are the other videos? Would love to see more about Graphene OS from you!

[@SilentSnake-q8l]

Great tutorial; however, it is highly recommended to complete ALL system upgrade/update BEFORE running GrapheneOS.

[@PR-cj8pd]

Why?

[@scorpio_1312]

I am aware of the power of money, if many of us decide to move to graphene os, a big enterprise will end up buying it and the so called privacy will be something temporary

[@thatstrangekid9091]

Its only compatible with Google Pixels tho... Not Samsungs or iPhones

[@sanjai2808]

I can't understood why you are dual time rebooting? Please video make for "How setup android phone properly" & thanks for this video❤