Graphene logo no longer shows up on start up

FierceSnoodle

Hi! When I first set up my pixel 10 pro fold with Graphene, at start up it showed the screen saying my device is loading a different operating system and then the Google logo without the android logo and then the Graphene logo and then the lock screen

Now It still shows the screen saying my device is loading a different operating system and the hash looks correct. But after that it shows the Google logo and the powered by Android logo under it and then it goes to the lock screen without ever showing the Graphene logo. Is this something new with an update or anything to be concerned about?

As background, I am going through a divorce but still have to work with my ex in a business we own together for a few months. He has messed with my devices before and even though I try to keep him from having physical contact and try not to use the wi-fi at the office, I could not 100% confirm that he hasn’t had physical contact with the device. I try to keep it on my person when he is around but sometimes he might come in when I am away from my desk.

I no longer have the record button on phone calls and I feel like apps will be open when I pick up my phone that I didn’t open but that could just be me accidentally doing it.

My daughter and I tried to do the device diagnostics using my daughter’s Pixel Pro 9 but couldn’t get it to work.

Thanks for any insights on whether this is normal or not.

Developer-Dude

FierceSnoodle My daughter and I tried to do the device diagnostics using my daughter’s Pixel Pro 9 but couldn’t get it to work.

You mean you tried using Auditor? I recommend auditing your phone. Do it twice. The first time it will be orange. That's normal. The second time should be green

vtek

FierceSnoodle those more knowledgeable than i will be chiming in i'm sure, but my initial thought is to reinstall and make sure you use a secure unlock method (if using a password, make sure it's not something he could ever guess)

regarding the Auditor, you can set that up so it does an on-line check so you don't have to use another phone (i can provide info if needed)

Johnnyloans

Good day,

Sorry to hear about your uncomfortable situation.

Keep in mind: if you see anything suspicious on your phone, you can screenshot it and ask your attorney if it's usable for your divorce proceedings along with an explanation/context. Although, it isn't concrete since anyone theoretically could have done it.

For example, you find a location tracking app.
You can see the install date:
settings > apps > see all apps > [tap on app] > scroll to the bottom
It has the install date here. You can also open the app to see if it is linked to a certain account or email.

FierceSnoodle without ever showing the Graphene logo.

No one could change this on your phone. It is either a diliberate change by the grapheneOS developers or a bug.

though I try to keep him from having physical contact

Have your pin/unlock method be something not obviously familiar to you: common number/phrase, birthdays, favorite number. So he can't guess it.

I no longer have the record button on phone calls

You probably had the default phone call app.
Check to see if it is not the same app:
hold your finger down on the app's icon > app info > scroll to the bottom
It should say: com.android.dialer
This is the technical, unique name of the app.

When you are on a call, where it has the buttons for: mute, keypad, speaker, hold, etc.
You can hold your finger down in that area then move your finger up/down to see if there are more buttons like "record call."
Preferably hold your finger down in a space inbetween buttons to avoid accidentally pushing something else but you don't have to.

I feel like apps will be open when I pick up my phone that I didn’t open but that could just be me accidentally doing it.

Very well could be but this could be paranoia from your partner's past phone abuse.
Document any bad behaviors by him for your lawyer. Have a good lockscreen password for all profiles, turn the screen off for your phone if you step away, and set the screen timeout to a good duration:
settings > display > screen timeout

My daughter and I tried to do the device diagnostics using my daughter’s Pixel Pro 9 but couldn’t get it to work.

This feature when it was first released tested to see if your screen works. I am not sure what else they added.

the auditor app

This will test if your grapheneOS operating system is corrupted or altered. You can set up remote tests to automatically check for you. It won't check if someone has a tracking app or fiddled around with the phone.

other advice

Here are some good places to check on your phone:
settings > apps > see all apps
Scroll through the list. See if there's anything strange. Ask and/or google if youre unsure.
If you find something, you can open the app by: selecting the app in the list > top right is a square with an arrow

Another good thing to check:
`settings > security & privacy > privacy dashboard
List of apps that have used permissions recently. You can see the time & date of apps using location.

Another spot:
settings > security & privacy > privacy controls > permission manager

Each category is a permission. Tap 1 like location to see every app with location permission. Verify if anything shouldn't be there.

Wishing you luck :)

inthewaves

FierceSnoodle The boot logo issue is known; currently, you should be able to see the GrapheneOS logo on the unfolded screen

The only thing that hides the "Record call" button is if the call is not active (dialing, on hold, etc.) or the call is a video call (https://github.com/GrapheneOS/platform_packages_apps_Dialer/blob/2026040800/java/com/android/incallui/CallButtonPresenter.java#L571). There's also a scrollbar for all the buttons in the call interface, so you might need to scroll to see the Record call button if the display/font scaling options are set to make things bigger. Make sure it's also the default Dialer app. If you long on the phone app and go to App info, the text at the bottom should say something like "com.android.dialer"

FierceSnoodle

@Developer-Dude Thanks, the auditor looks a bit different but it might be the same thing. I tried using the device diagnostics under the system settings evaluation mode to use one device to access another device. When I scanned the qt code from my daughter’s Pixel Pro, the diagnostics did not work. It just kept searching.

I will try doing it the way the Auditor link you shared describes. Thanks for your help!

Johnnyloans

I'd also change my bank, email, amazon, google, etc passwords and often while changing it there is an option for "log me out of all other devices" or "make every device sign in with new password"

Johnnyloans

I would check these settings as it effects the phone being un/locked and they can be changed without authentication if you left your phone unlocked for someone else to use:

Settings > Security > Device unlock > Screen lock
These 2 settings:

Lock after screen timeout
power button instantly locks

I reported the issue here just now:
https://github.com/GrapheneOS/os-issue-tracker/issues/7597

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For Folds phones, GrapheneOS boot animationn is displayed at inner screen not at outer screen, than only shows the Google logo

FierceSnoodle

@"Johnnyloans" This is so helpful! Thanks so much for taking the time to share this. I never even considered that it start up would look different with the folding screen opened. I am not the most tech savvy but I am learning a lot. I switched from Apple to Graphene on a Pixel and the learning curve has been steep but it’s good for my older brain. Again, thanks so much!

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FierceSnoodle i think is a bug, but not an important bug for me

FierceSnoodle

Just wanted to come back and say thanks for all the help! I think a lot of my issues is just paranoia from past issues. I think he was able to mostly get access using known passwords and I believe he had an Apple Watch on my iPhone back when I had one to get text 2 factor codes but I think I have locked all is down by switching to Graphene. Also, thanks for marking this solved. I tried to do it myself and couldn’t figure it out. I still have a lot to learn. Thanks again!

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FierceSnoodle you can always come here for advice but your best bet is, as other have mentioned, is change every password for every service you have used whilst with him. Change it all for a ‘proper’ long and unguessable password and store it all in a password manager which can autofill, such as Keepass or proton pass. Make the access password for that a long easy to remember password using the diceware method so you can always remember the string and never need to worry about being locked out. Google diceware, use 7or more words. Plus wherever possible use a second factor for access to online accounts (2fa). If possible close and reopen online accounts under a different and unguessable pseudonym, if not then definitely change the login credentials at a bare minimum. This will be pretty much the only way he can spy on you or have access to your phone short of highly advanced methods which unless he is an absolute tech wizard he probably won’t manage (certainly speaking of GrapheneOS). Change all your device access passwords to a similar easy to remember but unguessable long diceware passwords. Make sure your pixel has 2fa enabled. Also make sure you have the duress password enabled. If he forces you to access your phone you can wipe it with a secondary password which you supply him. Be careful if that may enrage him and endanger your life though. Use with caution if that’s a possibility.