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I use a Pixel with GrapheneOS, it has been a perfect OS for me, honestly way less janky than iOS, which I didn't expect. For example, Airpods autoconnect works every single time without fail on Graphene, whereas half the time on iOS it wouldn't connect and id have to go into the menus. GrapheneOS also has additional security and privacy features other Android OS's do not.
Also seconding GrapheneOS. My last two phones have been Pixels specifically so I could use it and I have zero regrets.
+1 for graphene
I love it when it still allows me to use some google apps (e.g. Gboard) but I can completely neuter its tracking capabilities by removing network permission
Yes! Even better is the ability to isolate Google Play Services to a separate User Account. The beauty of GrapheneOS is even if you install play services on a user account, the play services are sandboxed just like any other application, so you take a lesser risk even if its your main account.
+1 for pixel with grapheneos. Runs sooooooo smooth without all the garbage on it
And, (unless you decide to install a large number of apps running the background) Graphene strips out a lot of Google bloat and gives more control to the user, which allows me to use a minimal setup that greatly improves battery life.
ooh that's two different OSes for me to look at! I will have to compare them
+1 to this comment here. Currently rocking a Samsung A32 but when it breaks I'll be replacing it with the grapheneOS + Pixel combo