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Revolut, McDonald's, and Authy have banned the use of GrapheneOS. (grapheneos.org)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/15995282

Real unfortunate news for GrapheneOS users as Revolut has decided to ban the use of 'non-google' approved OSes. This is currently being posted about and updated by GrahpeneOS over at Bluesky for those who want to follow it more closely.

Edit: had to change the title, originally it said Uber too but I cannot find back to the source of ether that's true or not..

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[–] 10 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I haven't switched my phone yet, but will do so soon. Does anyone have experience with compatibility layers on phone, akin to wine? I unfortunately cannot go without my public transport apps, and they're android or IOS only. I've looking into postmarket OS, but open for suggestions.

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  • [–] 28 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    GrapheneOS is Android.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Huh TIL, thanks! So would apps usually work, just like on regular android? Except the aforementioned, of course.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    You can take a look at calyxOS, it's what I use. Android but with all Google telemetry ripped out. It's not as resistant as graphene against a govt adversary, but for privacy, better battery (bc google stuff isn't constantly running) and still being able to use everything, it works great.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    What public transport apps if I may ask? Most of Western Europe and especially Germany present no issues and even have OSS options, same with Finland.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Thanks for the input, i realise it's been a while since I checked this! ÖBB Scotty, ÖBB Tickets (could forgo this one) and SBB mobile. I also need Digitales Amt (official government app for things like signing contracts without printing them, ordering your election materials to a different address than usual, checking your medical info etc). Do you happen to know whether that would work?

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Don't know and sadly my Pixel got stolen recently, but you can see if Offi or Transportr meet your needs, they're available on fdroid.

    I guess I have bad news for you regarding the government app: https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/253-compatibility-for-austria-e-government-app

    Anyway depending on your threat model keeping a normiephone as a decoy and mainlining something like graphene os can be a good opsec decision.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Nice, thanks for the tip! Also thanks for going through the trouble of finding out for me, I appreciate it! I'm unfortunately in one of the regions where it's specifically not available. But the second phone thing might be an option. That, or just a compatibility layer with regular old android after all.

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