I want to do this,
Current iPhone 11 user. Next phone will be a pixel for sure so I can do this.
Is it worth getting a pixel 8? I’ve heard bad things about a 6 for example
Discussion
Had many models. Using lots of 6a's these days. Happy with all of them. At first your iphone will still seem slick but once you play with open source pixel, you will hate an iphone.
nostr is monumental enough tech to dedicate a piece of hardware to that lets you use nostr to the full potential.
Thanks sir,
I’m looking forward to making the switch with the way the world’s going!
If ur on an iPhone the change to aany android device takes a minute. IMO pixel (and graphene, by extension) is the easiest switch. Overall pixel devices are solid. Occasional issues with cell service, I think it's a modem hardware thing that google hasn't resolved still. Would recommend getting a 7 or newer. There's also the "a" series which is a bit more affordable with a few less bells and whistles.
Okay thanks for the insight, I’m happy to make the switch given the way the worlds going
Will check out the 7a as on a bit of a budget
Solid choice. No idea what your region is but just male sure the version you get can have the boot loader unlocked. I know Verizon locks theirs, so you cant install graphene on phones purchased through them.
Pixel 9 just got announced yesterday. Comes out in a couple weeks I think if you can wait
Think it will be out of my budget I can’t lie
Gotcha! Well on a positive front, the prices of the older models should also go lower over the next month or so, especially if you're open to a refurb. Lots of ppl are going to be trading in their pixel 7 and 8 soon.
That’s it will be keeping an eye out for one
Managed to source a dirt cheap (basically Free) Pixel 7 from a local shop, guys more awake than most and he had a one with a broken back and screen (should be fine with a case)
He’s going to remove the google account and fix the SIM card tray.
I’m working on him with Bitcoin and I think he might let me pay him in Bitcoin for it too.
He’s Muslim so was concerned that there was Riba (interest) which I’ve explained is not possible with Bitcoin and the benefits over Gold (which he holds)
Amazing man! Congrats on the find and on orange pilling someone new.
Let me know if you have questions when you're flashing graphene onto your pixel but their website installer is pretty intuitive. They also have a great forum with a lot of helpful members and you can probably find the answer to anything on the forum:
Thanks a lot man,
Will check it out when I get the phone.
Hi man,
Got the pixel 7, has no SIM card tray
Will I need to get one or will I still be able to flash Graphene to it?
No SIM card tray? As in the hole is there but it's missing the tray? Or there is no cavity for a sim card at all?
Shouldn't affect flashing graphene, but just make sure its a legit pixel
Hole there, no tray, got one on Amazon and put it in, no dramas.
Next problem is there is still a google account on there.
Defo a legit one tho