[deleted] The goal of GrapheneOS isn't "degoogling", but security, privacy and maybe even usability.
Hi, I am new here, trying to learn more about options for achieving privacy on my phone (currently customizing my LineageOS phone). I see a lot of positive user reviews of GOS and am considering getting a Pixel phone just to try it but have one nagging (and maybe a totally silly) question.
I've read that some phones may have privacy-defeating firmware baked in. Since Google's goal is to collect data, I am a bit suspicious of their hardware. Has anyone here ever tested a Pixel phone from this angle? i.e. spyware on a chip, operating beyond the reach of the OS? (yes, I am slightly paranoid about my privacy and hope such info is out there).
Thanks!