New to GrapheneOS - Need some Guidance

anxshi

I finally made the decision to get a new phone since it was long overdue. I decided to get a pixel 9 and it's a big upgrade to my Galaxy S10.

A few days ago, I installed GrapheneOS via the web installer, but there're some Uncertainties that slow me down. I've read through the official docs, the forum and other post from various users.

I've used my S10 for everyday stuff like social media, browsing, health & fitness tracking and banking for example. After going down the FOSS pipeline, I debloated my phone, mostly switched to open-source alternatives and began to degoogle.

Now setting up my Pixel, I'm still a bit unsure about the following:

Are there recommendations about when and if I set up multiple Users / Work Profiles? How does Private Space come into play?
What's the recommended way to get apps from that aren't in the GrapheneOS App Store or Accrescent?

Let me know if I missed any important details. Happy to be part of this community, and I’d really appreciate any advice!

DeletedUser370

anxshi Are there recommendations about when and if I set up multiple Users / Work Profiles? How does Private

I recommend this article:
https://seprand.github.io/articles/best-user-profile-setup/

anxshi What's the recommended way to get apps from that aren't in the GrapheneOS App Store or Accrescent?

Play Store is regarded as the most secure way to get apps from the Play Store. You can also create an account without providing phone number, see https://listed.to/p/vznkmwrV5w

anxshi

DeletedUser370
Thanks for the article, it's actually pretty helpful.

DeletedUser370 Play Store is regarded as the most secure way to get apps from the Play Store.

I've often heard about this. And I guess it isn't invasive because GrapheneOS sandboxes Google Play and implement a compatibility layer, right? Unfortunately I also use Apps that aren't distributed through the Play Store, so either I'd have to use Obtainium, an F-droid Client or if available use an apps in-built updater.

Eirikr70

Using Google Play Store if of course more invasive than not using it. Anyway, it is necessary for many of us. The sandbox reduces its privacy-footprint. You can also decide to contain it and the apps that have a dependence in a dedicated profile.
As for the FOSS apps, I also use Obtainium and Accrescent. I like to support the latest but it is not mature yet, and Obtainium does a real good job !