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Which phone should I get? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 1 month ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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Ideally, I'm looking for an Android or LineageOS device with at least 6GB of RAM, compact enough for portability, and capable of running without Google Apps (GAPPS). I'm open to a tablet or flip phone design as well. Since my phone serves as my primary tool for browsing, mobile computing, and communication throughout the day, reserving my laptop and desktop for evening or specialized tasks, performance is key. USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode would be a valuable bonus, though not a strict requirement.

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[โ€“] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

I bought a used Pixel 8 Pro and put GrapheneOS on it.

all good except some Pixel 8s have WiFi issues with both Graphene & LineageOS (I've tried both on this device) - mine does.

If I roll back to Official Google Android, WiFi appears to work.

As of right now, I care more about not having Google fuck about with my phone than I do about not having WiFi.

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  • [โ€“] 3 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    Might be worth filing a bug report to graphene then. If it's just Pixel 8s.

    Even if it's just another datapoint, more information and relevant logs helps the maintainers.

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  • [โ€“] 1 point 1 month ago

    Apparently it's a known issue, my report wouldn't add naything new.

    Simply put, I failed to fully research the phone/OS issues prior to buying it & installing Graphene so I found out after the money was spent.

    I'm honestly okay with it - being free of Google on my phone which is still functional for all my needs is more important right now than the WiFi not working.

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