Graphene OS in australia

Norman

144p if you read 2 posts back:

Since the latest update of MyGov, the app displays 'Compromised Device'. No workaround exists on GrapheneOS — strong integrity attestation can't be met without certified OS. Browser is your best bet

luxewave

Hi folks, I'm setting up GOS on my Pixel 8 Pro for the first time ever. I'm currently downloading apps, yet to check whether they all work, but I don't even have the option of downloading 'Service Victoria' - it says it won't work on this phone. That's where my digital WWCC is, so I'd ideally like to be able to use that app. Anyone got any info on this?

greyfinch

luxewave
Not sure specifically for Service Vic. I doubt the AusGov at Federal/State level is specifically burning GOS users (Except MyGov apparently). I mean Commbank doesn't...

My only recommendation is to run banking/finance/gov in a Googled secondary profile. I rarely use them and have the profile OFF (not running in the background) unless I need it. I wouldn't bother with Aurora store or individual installs for that stuff. Juice ain't worth the squeeze, particularly security-risk wise.

AloofChocolate

If you do install the app, consider putting it (and the sandboxed Play Services it depends on) in a separate secondary user profile. This isolates the Google-connected app from your main daily driver, which is the approach many long-time GOS users take to limit the privacy trade-off.
One thing you should consider is privacy. Whether you use the Google Play Store or Aurora, both programs have their pros and cons. One factor to weigh up is that if you do use the Google Play Store, then you'll likely sacrifice some privacy from Google — logging into the Google Play Store effectively registers your mobile device with Google regardless of the Android OS.

Here's how it works:
A unique Google Android ID is generated — this identifier is created on first contact with Google's servers and then linked to your Google account.
Device fingerprinting occurs — The Android ID is tied to Google Play Services, not the core OS.
Removing the account won't necessarily delete previously collected identifiers from Google's servers.
Pick your poison ?

rjo12

AloofChocolate

I did, formally, about a year ago.

The email address listed for the App actually bounced. So I persisted, and contacted Services Australia direct, requesting and eventually (thanks to a helpful person) being provided a working method of submitting feedback concerning the app.

Subsequently, updates of the app have mostly addressed additional features (once logged in) and usability concerns. All that has changed since (relevant to ability or otherwise of logging in if the MyGov App is installed on GOS) is that, instead of getting a cryptic error message after successfully logging in, the App now prevents access to login screens.

As a result, I clearly don't bother with the App. When I need to login to MyGov services (ATO, Medicare, etc) I use a browser on a desktop PC. That works quite well, with either Windows 11 or Manjaro operating systems.

gdizzle

Howdy,

I just recently upgraded from Pixel 6 to Pixel 9a both with GOS.

I managed to set up the MyID app on my old phone over a year ago with the facial scanning no problem.
However on my new phone the app works, and I can upload my identity information, but it no longer accepts the facial scanning (giving an LV1000 error every time), hence I cannot use the app for logging into the ATO.

If I try installing MyID on a new profile on my old phone, it also exhibits the same error, so unless it something new that has been introduced to GOS in the last year, I suspect something has changed in the MyID app.

Any ideas on solutions?

chiggydiggy

Looking for information on where to purchase a Google Pixel 10a with OEM unlock capability in NSW.

A JB Hi-Fi salesperson told me that they do not sell any OEM unlockable phones and that I would have to go international to buy one. I am unsure if the first part is true, but obviously the second part is not.

I'm concerned about investing $700+ and getting a device with "OEM unlocking" greyed out.

brev

chiggydiggy both my Pixels I bought from Reebelo. No issues.

AloofChocolate

chiggydiggy The Pixel 10a uses last year's Tensor G4 (same as Pixel 9a), which caused controversy at launch. Hence, if you wait till Black Friday of 2026, you might save $100-$200 off the price on that model, it's a couple of months away.

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