Because google actually cares about hardware and software security. Read the FAQ: https://grapheneos.org/faq#supported-devices
reply>Because google actually cares about hardware and software security.
replyThat 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.
There is a difference between security and privacy or freedom of use. Locking down the device to only allow a subset of apps that Google has some control over (by requiring developers to register) is a measure that can increase security, even though it obviously takes some control away from the end-user.
replyThe fact that the play store is not exactly known for exceptionally high standards w.r.t. malware, or that there are lots of valid concerns that come along with a company controlling who is allowed to supply apps for the device is a different topic.
Don't mix security and freedom. They're commonly opposed to each other.
replyThis is true, I don't get the downvotes.
replyI 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
replyHowever I haven't seen anybody try
They are working with a partner to get their own phone hardware, hopefully by next year.
replyBecause 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).
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