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What’s the best value #Android phone on the market rn (that supports GrapheneOS)? #asknostr nostr:note1v4rne8swqwd55tpkvpnlehzu0y6cqq7ln2q5f8cujaqpww2z82cq3v0h3w
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The Bullish ₿itcoiner 6mo ago 💬 8

I’m getting pretty close to buying a Google Pixel 6a device, but I have a few questions. #asknostr

1. Does it matter what carrier the phone is locked to if I only plan to use it on WiFi?

2. Does installing #GrapheneOS affect that lock at all (i.e. does the phone become unlocked)?

3. If I decide to use the stock Android OS, would I be able to use nostr:npub19fyrjpsq87r62086pna2u69x39mtxryl5y44vnegucyrd3lhchjsqxd5hk despite the carrier lock?

Cc: nostr:npub1235tem4hfn34edqh8hxfja9amty73998f0eagnuu4zm423s9e8ksdg0ht5 nostr:npub1c9d95evcdeatgy6dacats5j5mfw96jcyu79579kg9qm3jtf42xzs07sqfm nostr:npub1gd3h5vg6zhcuy5a46crh32m4gjkx8xugu95wwgj2jqx55sfgxxpst7cn8c

nostr:nevent1qqsf44venapay5d890268s9md6880g3kxmq9wgye0rlq96fqypcr9qspremhxue69uhkvet9v3ejumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtmvv9hxwtm9dczny23a

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Eric FJ 🪬⚡️ 6mo ago 💬 2

I would go with a newer model… 8a or later to guarantee timeline on security updates stated by Graphene

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BTC-BACKPACKER 6mo ago

I agree 👍 I have the 6 and security updates are going to be running out ... Upgraded as well .

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Slimer 6mo ago

This 👆👆 6A only has 15 months of support remaining

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Jay 6mo ago

Also recommend a newer device if you can get it.

Unlocked is better just in case you want to add a silent.link or other esim someday. I have a locked pixel 3 that I got by accident, and it's strictly wifi only because of that. I don't know LN eSIM, but silent has been my data carrier for years, no problem.

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The Bullish ₿itcoiner 6mo ago

I figured unlocked was better. I got a good deal on a locked 6a and I’m ok with being WiFi only, so that works out.

nostr:npub1vr2nva0s0hhfulthjy8053rg9kruk5erzwaxdw85gjwkfytj994sgudzvx was the one I was thinking about too, just couldn’t remember. I assume you’re using them for your newer, unlocked Android device?

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Jay 6mo ago

I used it on a pixel 5 and now a pixel 8, both with graphene 💪 but it'll do well on any unlocked, esim compatible phone. Maybe if you get the locked phone you can visit or call the carrier to unlock it 🤔

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The Bullish ₿itcoiner 6mo ago

Nice. Good idea. Might be worth a shot. 😎

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BlissHodl 6mo ago

Good resource to get into the privacy rabbit hole ...I would not get the brand new pixels with "AI ships"... Take your time to study all alternatives https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVU6rModlGxvJbszCclGGw

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trichom 6mo ago

LineageOS is great too!!!