Hey dear smart community, I don’t use any Google products or services over 3 years now. Always had android and used fdroid. No apps for banking ( cash lover). Osmand for maps. Extremely happy to find this app for socializing with like minded people. Now I feel time has come to upgrade privacy and security and custom ROM phone. I am considering if getting pixel8 and installing GOS. The only issue is,that I have 0 (ZERO) knowledge about how to do it. I have looked many videos and read on websites how to do it,but I am so afraid that I will not be able. I don’t know if that is right to ask for assistance from people here,but I don’t feel like I am capable of doing so. Plus,I have samsung which I would like to prepare and give my friend to use. Unfortunately, that person in immersed to Google world ( internet banking apps ect). Do you think LineageOS could give more protection and same smooth usage of phone ? I will appreciate any suggestions how to custom ROM phones. Best wishes to all.

  • Voxel@feddit.org
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    1 month ago

    Did you check if the Samsung device is officially supported by LineageOS?

    https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/

    Also, the accurate term is ”Android distribution” the term “Custom ROM” is outdated and technically inaccurate.

    Regarding GrapheneOS I would advice you to read the information on the webpage of the installer on the official GOS website, it’s very easy and tells you everything you need to know.

    https://grapheneos.org/install/web

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      1 month ago

      I did check some time ago and there is possibility for Samsung I have .I will try this weekend with pixel phone. Thank you for advices you gave.