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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/15995282

Real unfortunate news for GrapheneOS users as Revolut has decided to ban the use of 'non-google' approved OSes. This is currently being posted about and updated by GrahpeneOS over at Bluesky for those who want to follow it more closely.

Edit: had to change the title, originally it said Uber too but I cannot find back to the source of ether that's true or not..

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[–] Wilmo@lemmy.world 55 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Right people who install various apps like McDonalds apps etc, are these even typical to GrapheneOS users? I'd think most would avoid superfluous data stealing apps.

[–] HereIAm@lemmy.world 16 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I've been thinking of switching the GrapheneOS. I certainly enjoy my privacy, and are taking steps to move to sources that don't harvest my data. Outside of YouTube and android I've completely degoogled myself, even replaced Maps with magic earth and OsmAnd. I even swapped full time to linux a handful of months ago as a gamer with a VR interest. But I'm not so hardcore to not use any service that might sell my data. I still use vanilla firefox, food ordering apps, and discord for example. So while I'm not someone who goes to extreme lengths to protect my data, moving over to GrapheneOS doesn't seem like a huge inconvenience compared to the gains you get.

[–] dipcart@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I switched to grapheneos on pixel 9 straight from iPhone. The only reason I have any google stuff on the phone is because of RCS messaging. There is literally nothing I have any issues with on this phone, software or hardware. It has been a very smooth and comfortable transition. I very much recommend giving it a try. I think you'd be surprised how little google (exclusively) gives, compared to how much they take.

[–] Auli@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago

Trackers I need find my to work. Well at least not spam everyone with a tracker is following you when my phone is also traveling with them.

[–] porous_grey_matter@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

If you already don't use Google apps, and your bank app doesn't ban graphene, there shouldn't be any issues at all tbh