4 September 2025

Jonas will only buy devices with GrapheneOS

Jonas Hietala: I'll only buy devices with GrapheneOS:

I like the idea of a “dumb phone” but I unfortunately need and want apps on my phone (I consider banking and authentication apps essential to surviving in the modern world, and sometimes you must run an Android or iOS app). A “degoogled” Android-compatible operating system is the answer I see, with GrapheneOS as the exceptional standout.

My next phone will definitely be one that can run GrapheneOS. (Probably an old, second hand Pixel 8 or something.) Found it interesting to read about Jonas' experiences. The linked article that details how running a privacy-focused OS can potentially land you on a watch-list is just wild.