Hey all,
After a lot of research I'm considering getting a Pixel with GrapheneOS from Nitrophone with the mics, sensors and cameras physically removed. Then using a plug-in headset to make and receive calls.
Before I spend the extra 300€ for desoldering plus the cost of the marked up Pixel with GrapheneOS pre-installed though from Nitrophone, just wanted to check how hard it would actually be in reality for someone without soldering experience to remove the mics, sensors and cameras? I haven't been able to find any guides on how to do that with the Pixel 6A, 7 or 7 Pro.
If it's not hard to learn how to do, I might just buy a cheap soldering / de-soldering kit and try to do it myself and save a lot of money, as it's the desoldering service that attracts me to Nitrophone the most. If I was keeping everything intact I'm fine getting a Pixel and installing GrapheneOS on it myself.
I guess another way to look at it is: Without any soldering experience am I likely to end up damaging the Pixel and making it unusable? So then maybe the extra money is well-spent?
Much appreciated for any replies!