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technology2 days ago•2 min saved

GrapheneOS Expands to Motorola Flagships and Razr Foldables

GrapheneOS announced it will start official support for Motorola devices next year, beginning with flagship phones and later adding Razr foldables; the project aims to bring its privacy‑focused, de-Googled Android to Motorola hardware, with hardware security requirements (memory tagging, secure element) influencing timelines. The team expects next‑gen Snapdragon 8 Elite chips to meet its standards, targeting Motorola’s 2027 devices for initial support, while cheaper models would need stronger security features and longer software commitments.

via The Verge|

#android #foldables #grapheneos

news4 days ago•11 min saved

GrapheneOS gears up for high-end Motorola flagships priced above Pixels

GrapheneOS says its first Motorola devices will be high-end flagships arriving in 2027 and will cost more than Pixel phones; cheaper Motorola models will follow later as Qualcomm's lower-end chipsets currently lack the same level of security and long-term software support. GrapheneOS plans to host its own AOSP repositories and align updates with major Android releases, expanding beyond Pixel phones.

via Android Authority|

#android #grapheneos #motorola

technology16 days ago•16 min saved

Duress PIN on GrapheneOS triggers federal case at U.S. border

A traveler’s GrapheneOS duress PIN allegedly wiped his Google Pixel during a U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspection, leading to a federal charge for destroying government property to prevent a seizure. Prosecutors say the act was intentional and aimed at obstructing the inspection, while the defense contends CBP exceeded its authority; the case spotlights tensions between border-search powers and digital privacy and could influence how such privacy features are treated in court.

via Fox News|

#border-inspection #cbp #duress-pin

technology29 days ago•3 min saved

GrapheneOS Wipe at Airport Sparks Federal Privacy-Evidence Debate

Prosecutors allege Sam Tunick used GrapheneOS to wipe his Pixel during an Atlanta airport screening to destroy evidence in an investigation tied to Cop City protests; his defense says the warrantless search violated constitutional rights, raising questions about border search powers and the legality of privacy-focused operating systems, with a judge's ruling anticipated later this year.

via TechSpot|

#airport-security #border-search #destruction-of-evidence

policy1 month ago•28 min saved

Border privacy clash: US charges man over duress password that wiped his phone

US prosecutors have charged Sam Tunick with destroying or damaging property to prevent a border seizure, alleging he used GrapheneOS’s “duress password” to wipe his phone at Atlanta’s airport in January 2025. Tunick’s lawyers argue the detention was unlawful and that agents lacked a warrant or rights advisement, while the government says a warrant wasn’t required for entry. The case highlights tensions between digital privacy and law enforcement at U.S. borders and questions about evidence admissibility in border searches.

via The Verge|

#border-search #duress-password #grapheneos

technology6 months ago•14 min saved

De-Googled Android in 2026: The Best Alternatives for Privacy and Customization

WIRED surveys de-Googled Android paths for 2026, noting that a true Android rival remains iOS, but practical alternatives exist as AOSP-based ROMs that strip Google services. The top options are Fairphone 6 with /e/OS as the best preinstalled choice, GrapheneOS for Pixel devices as the strongest security-focused option, /e/OS for non‑Pixel phones, and LineageOS for DIY tinkering with no Google by default. These platforms emphasize privacy controls (tracker blocking, app-permission scopes) but may require unlocked bootloaders, have hardware limitations, and can affect app compatibility.

via WIRED|

#de-googled #eos #grapheneos

technology10 months ago•1 min saved

GrapheneOS to Expand Beyond Pixel Devices with New Snapdragon Partnerships

GrapheneOS, a security-focused Android OS previously exclusive to Google Pixel devices, plans to expand support to include Snapdragon-powered devices from a major OEM, likely OnePlus, marking a significant shift in its device compatibility.

via 9to5Google|

#android #google-pixel #grapheneos

technology1 year ago•5 min saved

Why Everyone Should Use a Duress PIN for Data Security

The article discusses the concept of a duress PIN, a secondary password on GrapheneOS that silently triggers a complete device wipe to protect sensitive data in coercive situations, emphasizing its importance for privacy and security, and exploring potential Android features inspired by this approach.

via Android Authority|

#device-wipe #duress-pin #grapheneos

technology1 year ago•5 min saved

Criminals Using GrapheneOS on Google Pixel Highlight Privacy Debate

The article discusses the use of GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused alternative to Pixel OS on Google Pixel phones, highlighting its security benefits and the controversy surrounding law enforcement profiling users of such secure devices, emphasizing that privacy tools are about control, not criminal activity.

via Android Authority|

#android #grapheneos #law-enforcement

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Police suspect Google Pixel users of drug dealing

In Catalonia, police associate Google Pixel phones with organized crime because criminals prefer using Pixels with GrapheneOS for enhanced security and privacy, exploiting its open-source nature and security features, which ironically makes Pixels attractive for illicit activities.

via Android Authority|

#android-open-source #catalonia #criminals

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Google Urges Immediate Update for Pixel Phones Due to Zero-Day Exploits"

Google has fixed two high-severity security flaws in its Pixel phones, which were being exploited by forensic companies to gain access without needing a PIN. The vulnerabilities, discovered by GrapheneOS, include an information disclosure flaw in the bootloader and a privilege escalation flaw in the firmware. Google recommends all users to update their phones immediately to patch these vulnerabilities, and the fix involves zeroing memory in firmware when rebooting to fastboot mode. If you have a supported Google device, check for updates under "Security and privacy" in Settings to ensure you have the latest Pixel security update.

via ZDNet|

#firmware #google #grapheneos

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

"Google vs GrapheneOS: Which is the Better Privacy-Focused Option?"

Android Authority is conducting a poll to determine if users would consider switching to GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused phone operating system that allows users to continue using Google's apps and services without compromising their phone's usability. GrapheneOS delivers a secure Android experience while preventing Google from collecting user data. Users can still download apps from the Play Store, receive push notifications via Google's servers, and sync data as usual.

via Android Authority|

#android #google #grapheneos

technology3 years ago•9 min saved

Switching to GrapheneOS: My Privacy-Focused Pixel ROM Experience

GrapheneOS is a custom ROM that offers a private and secure Android experience without compromising the usability of your smartphone. It allows you to install Google Play Store and Play Services as user apps, forcing them to respect Android’s sandbox, and also lets you revoke sensitive app permissions like location and file access. GrapheneOS also offers features like Storage Scopes, multiple user profiles, per-app network access, and scrambled PIN input. However, it can only be installed on recent Pixel smartphones and some apps like Android Auto are incompatible with its sandbox model.

via Android Authority|

#android #custom-rom #google