Experimental GrapheneOS support for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro

waterturkey

The testing matrix link was incorrect on the GrapheneOS room. It read:

#testing:http://grapheneos.org

When it should have been:

#testing:grapheneos.org

GrapheneOS

waterturkey Has been resolved. It's from it being copied from Twitter.

doffactory

Thanks for this excellent work. Pixel 7 being so fresh (maybe with some bugs), do you recommend to wait a bit to update any hw firmware from Google first and then migrate, or you get these automatically with GOS as well?

GrapheneOS

doffactory GrapheneOS provides the same firmware updates as the stock OS.

peterge

Can i just update this experimental build to stable, once its released and continue using it without reinstalling? Is it fine to install and switch to stable or is it just an other name for stable because its just released? Or do i benefit in any way from waiting for the "final version"?

My p7 should arrive today :)

flawedworld

peterge nordken its an experimental build so some things may be broken or need some fixing. You can upgrade to stable when it comes out.

TheCrow

Hi, are there any new or better features on the Pixel 7 (and the Pixel 7-GrapheneOS) regarding privacy and security?

peterge

TheCrow maybe mention face unlock, which can just be used for unlock and not for authenticating gpay, etc.
and 32 bit app support is disabled on stock. no idea how gos handles it tho...

nordken

Can I switch to the stable version once the stable version is available later?

poubellier

Is it similar to an alpha, beta, or is it even less stable?

Keulz

I am contemplating getting a pixel 7 to use grapheneos, but i would like to know what features available on a stock one i would lose by switching to grapheneos, so that i can make an informed decision and not be disapointed, since i wouldn't by a pixel to use it stock.

nrt

Keulz apps that require certified OS (ctsprofilematch) will not work. Gpay tap to pay doesn't work. Android Auto functionality will not work.

quicksilver

Keulz From my understanding of it, it's mostly "Google" apps that you don't get... gmail, google maps, youtube. Things like that. But there are other options that work great and sometimes even better imo. Like New pipe is a great alternative to Youtube. There are a few map options that I would look up that work differently for different people. Plenty of alternate email options. I don't miss donating EVERYTHING about myself to google. Love GrapheneOS!

0110110

If the experimental build is out now can we anticipate a beta build in 4 weeks?

quicksilver

Are there any good systems from moving from a Pixel 6 Pro to the 7 Pro as far as moving your content and setup over automatically? Or do you just need to backup and restore things on a case by case basis? Thank you guys for all that you do! Made a donation today and will continue to do so as I can!

nrt

quicksilver those apps work with Sandboxed Google Play.

Should create a new discussion to continue this topic.

abcZ

quicksilver gmaps works on graphene and does not require any other google components.

domovoy

Just to reiterate a question previously asked that I'm also curious about, how does "experimental" fit into the standard alpha/beta/1.0 release structure?

Kryptos

domovoy The first post stated this: "They're experimental because very little testing has been done beyond verifying that the basics work but we're not yet aware of any issues." I suppose experimental is then pre-alpha.

But I installed it this morning on P7 Pro and everything works as expected so far. Great work, team!

Also, I donated a couple months ago and will likely make it a semi-annual event.

Paysen

GCam has some issues with this release - when you try to switch to the 5x zoom in Video, it freezes. Other than that I have no issues yet.