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[Blade Runner]

If you can afford it, I'd advise you to get an 8a so as to have a few years updates.

Because of this and the future, I might buy a pixel just as a phone to have anyway, since I'm in the market for a new one. I can then convert it if I want. Maybe a black friday deal will be available, so I'm in no rush (9 looks very nice). Is "AI" or tracking an issue with these new pixel phones?

edit - I read Based's comments above. Thanks!

 

[Thefinalepic]

Because of this and the future, I might buy a pixel just as a phone to have anyway, since I'm in the market for a new one. I can then convert it if I want. Maybe a black friday deal will be available, so I'm in no rush (9 looks very nice). Is "AI" or tracking an issue with these new pixel phones?

edit - I read Based's comments above. Thanks!

No, you would have essentially the most non-pozzed device possible with graphene in regard to "AI" and tracking. You could go the linux phone route, but I think graphene is the most complete offering for a "mainstream device" to date.

 

[Kido Butai]

I have a question please. I play in a band and the boys ask me to get social media, so I can be tagged on the band posts. Currently I have 0 social media accounts & prefer to keep it that way. I wish to know this forum's opinion about getting one. I've been thinking about opening a FB page. That has a dual purpose, because I've used my wife's FB account in order to access FB marketplace. I despise social media in general, especially IG. But our page has both IG & FB. I don't like the idea of getting attached the big tech. I'm kinda torn but perhaps my obstinace is unwarranted. Thank you for your feedback.

 

[Based_Christian_Dude]

I have a question please. I play in a band and the boys ask me to get social media, so I can be tagged on the band posts. Currently I have 0 social media accounts & prefer to keep it that way. I wish to know this forum's opinion about getting one. I've been thinking about opening a FB page. That has a dual purpose, because I've used my wife's FB account in order to access FB marketplace. I despise social media in general, especially IG. But our page has both IG & FB. I don't like the idea of getting attached the big tech. I'm kinda torn but perhaps my obstinace is unwarranted. Thank you for your feedback.

Think about it this way: Is it really necessary to be "tagged" by Globalhomo and multiple AI scrapers for a hobby due to peer-pressure?

 

[budoslavic]

Which lowest level pixel phone would be the best to use?

I stilll have and use an outdated Pixel 3A phone with GrapheneOS since 2020/2021.

1.) Before buying a Pixel phone, review the list of GrapheneOS supported Pixel devices.

GrapheneOS Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions about GrapheneOS.

grapheneos.org

2.) Once you know the supported Pixel devices, look for a used Pixel phone to buy.

When buying a Pixel phone, make sure it is an UNLOCKED device. This is important!

https://www.backmarket.com/en-us/l/...a3e-6e95f39101dd#compatible_carriers=Unlocked

3.) When you receive the unlocked Pixel phone, you can then start installing GrapheneOS. Just go to their website and follow their installation instructions.

GrapheneOS installation

Installation instructions for GrapheneOS, a security and privacy focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility.

grapheneos.org