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[–] BonerMan@ani.social 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Tbh, im currently using a Pixel, they are... Actually quite good, even without another OS, wich you can install.

I even controlled what it uploads, it doesn't send data when i don't agree to it (living in EU) so im fine with it and a custom launcher (the normal one sucks).

[–] lemmeBe@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Is Pixel, ironically, the only device with unlocked bootloader and seemingly with most control, i.e. ability to easily install another OS?

[–] BonerMan@ani.social 4 points 1 month ago

Yes, at least from what i know, maybe there is some DIY phones or maybe Nokia pulles some great phone out of their ass somehow, but currently i know only about the Pixels being actually good at what they do.

[–] Blaster_M@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Correct. Look at CalyxOS and GrapheneOS and what they support.

[–] lemmeBe@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

Okay. Thanks, guys. 🍻

I'll think about it for my next phone when the time comes.

[–] SatouKazuma@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I can concur the Pixel 8 Pro has honestly been pretty good, for whatever it's worth. Granted I'm not in the EU, so I don't get the benefits of GDPR, but it's the best of a bad set of options.

[–] lost_faith@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

And when support ends graphene goes in