Matt Warren ⚡ on Nostr: One problem is terms like "truly secure." That's a meaningless term until you ...
One problem is terms like "truly secure." That's a meaningless term until you specifically define your threat model and what security actually means to you. Graphene can be as private as you want it to be (up to the technical limits of the OS and how you plan to use it).
You can use the same Google apps in a sandboxed manner if you want to. The main difference between stock Android is that apps aren't just given total control over the entire OS and everything you do in it (like Google Play Services).
You can still install Play Services if you want, it's just installed like any other app without special control of your device.
Security/privacy on mobile is easier than it's ever been in my experience with this stuff (since the beginning of Android). But there is a limit to everything. You have to put the time into learning tech or you'll indeed just have to throw your hands up and submit. It's your choice ultimately. Do whatever you want.
You can use the same Google apps in a sandboxed manner if you want to. The main difference between stock Android is that apps aren't just given total control over the entire OS and everything you do in it (like Google Play Services).
You can still install Play Services if you want, it's just installed like any other app without special control of your device.
Security/privacy on mobile is easier than it's ever been in my experience with this stuff (since the beginning of Android). But there is a limit to everything. You have to put the time into learning tech or you'll indeed just have to throw your hands up and submit. It's your choice ultimately. Do whatever you want.