Comment by unethical_ban

4 days ago

I feel compelled to stick with GrapheneOS even though I install Play Services and meta apps.

I do miss several Samsung features. Most of all, the ability to set the Always-On Display to only show when new notifications pop up. It is easier to see at a glance that I have a message vs. squinting at how many faint lines are displayed to see the messages icon.

DeX is a novel concept too, and with Samsung you can do USB-C --> HDMI out to use your phone to play on a TV. It is a choice Google makes that Pixel can't do that.

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ThePowerOfFuet  4 days ago

>with Samsung you can do USB-C --> HDMI out to use your phone to play on a TV. It is a choice Google makes that Pixel can't do that.

I have done exactly that with my Pixel 8 Pro. Worked great.

bombita  4 days ago

This is now supported from Pixel 8 and above.

  • teekert  4 days ago

    Do you know if it is also supported on GrapheneOS? I need a new phone, am struggling between FairPhone (does not have the USB capability for this) or GrapheneOS (on modern Pixel), both options align very well with my values, however not in the same dimensions, sadly.

    • otsukare  4 days ago

      It is supported on GrapheneOS. I've used it infrequently on a Pixel 8A. It's worth noting it only mirrors the screen, there's no extend option or DEX like experience.

      Edit: There is a DEX-like desktop mode in beta, along with Linux VM with graphical app support.

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