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Comment by hk1337

4 days ago

So, where does the restriction for side loading apps live, on the device or the OS? Curious about getting the Pixel 11 Pro if/when I can install GrapheneOS.

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alpaca9  4 days ago

GrapheneOS themselves said it wasn't worth getting the 11 over the 10 on Twitter. It has a worse GPU and less RAM, and the increase in CPU speed is so negligible that often you end up with better performance using the previous generation. In addition, GrapheneOS isn't even available on 11 series devices yet.

  • jaymmartin  4 days ago

    The 11 series has a new MediaTek modem compared to previous Pixels(since 7 I think?). The old modem had power efficiency issues during poor cellular signal as well as a relatively lengthy GPS lock acquisition.

    I don't think there is enough evidence yet about either but I can attest that GPS feels improved over my 7. It's only been 1 week though.

    The non-Pro 11 has a much larger photo sensor and has more base storage. Everyone has different priorities. I'm not saying which is better but trying to give a more complete picture.

    • alpaca9  3 days ago

      Yeah the camera seems to better which could be deciding to some people. But while the base storage has increased the price did too, so a base 265gb might cost the same as an upgraded one from 128gb.

  • hk1337  4 days ago

    interesting. what about the side loading apps? I assume that's an OS and Graphene would likely allow it?

    • alpaca9  4 days ago

      Sideloading has always been allowed, and that new "advanced flow" is something entirely decided by the OS so I don't think it has or will have any effect with GrapheneOS use.

      It's actually recommended to get least of your apps as possible via the play store and use 3rd party stores if you are going for maximum privacy or de-googling.

    • electric_mayhem  4 days ago

      I’m in the process of switching from an iPhone to Graphene on a pixel 10 Pro.

      I can load apps from the web (disabled by default iirc), the local file system, a sandboxed instance of the Play store, Obtainium, f-droid, wherever.

      Took some getting used to, but it’s nice feeling like I actually control and can choose how my phone works.

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