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franczesko | 13 days ago

Why only pixel phones are supported?

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anal_reactor|12 days ago

Because phones have device-specific code. Effectively, each single model is running its own fork of Android. Naturally, Google has no incentive to change this - it makes it difficult to update (planned obsolescence) and install other software (like GrapheneOS).

lpcvoid|13 days ago

Because google actually cares about hardware and software security. Read the FAQ: https://grapheneos.org/faq#supported-devices

zhouzhao|13 days ago

>Because google actually cares about hardware and software security.

That statement might not have aged so well, especially consindering googles attempt to lock out apps from their devices, If the developers do not comply with being oficially registered.

erremerre|13 days ago

I believe (as it's open source) there is nothing impeding anybody else to compile grapheneOS in a samsung S10, which would not be as secure, but should still work as any lineage

However I haven't seen anybody try

timbit42|12 days ago

They are working with a partner to get their own phone hardware, hopefully by next year.