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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 :)

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

      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...

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

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

        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.

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

          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!

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

          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!

            quicksilver those apps work with Sandboxed Google Play.

            Should create a new discussion to continue this topic.

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

            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?

              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.

              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.

              I am trying SeedVault to do exactly what you are asking for. The install of GOS to my Pixel 7 Pro worked without issue (at least as far as I can detect). SeedVault is notoriously slow at backups / restores, so I will probably be at this for a while, but will update upon completion as to success / success with issues / failure.

                Kamaehuakanaloa Apps seem to have transferred over. Since I have never had any luck with SeedVault backing up both Apps and Data (not app data, but files like photos, etc) at the same time (it would always hang and never complete), I am doing this in two passes. First pass was the apps and data, second pass is to get my data. Will update once backup / restore of data files is complete.

                  I had problems flashing a Pixel 7 using my Graphene OS Pixel 4a and Web Installer in Vanadium

                  chronology:

                  • Flash release .. multiple unpacking/writing/restarting.. in FastbootMode..
                  • to the point where it reboots to "Your device is corrupt.. Press Power to continue..", here is a stop no more progress
                  • need to press Power then it boots into fastbootd (GrapheneOS Fastboot) .. flashing continues ... multiple unpacking/writing..
                  • until Writing system... where I get an error, web page is not available and the flashing breaks off
                  • re-tried several times with same outcome

                  Flashing worked using a Win10 with Chrome
                  though same at stage: reboots to "Your device is corrupt.. Press Power to continue..", here is a stop no more progress - need to press Power then it boots into fastbootd

                  maybe it helps someone
                  as this conflicts with the "do not interact with the device" advise.

                    d4f2 That indicates your web browser on the Pixel 4a was running out of memory. We're aware of the increased memory requirements for flashing 6th and 7th generation Pixels. We also think that the zip library used by fastboot.js regressed and uses much more memory than it did previously. This isn't specific to the experimental Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro support all and will be worked on separately. We could really use help with working on reducing fastboot.js memory usage, which mostly means improving the zip library, or upgrading / downgrading it to a version with lower memory usage.