cross-posted from: https://lemmybefree.net/post/1243814
Hi! I’m looking for a privacy respecting Android tablet.
I ruled out the google tablet due to it being too expensive with an LCD screen
I would prefer a nice OLED screen if possible (or similar), and preferably cheap. Must be able to stream HEVC encoded videos (not 10 years old hardware), and preferably more (VP9, AV1, for future proofing)
The main use will be to watch content (movies, series, videos) from YouTube and Jellyfin, and sometimes some other apps if they’re not enforcing the Play Integrity API
So far I’ve searched some OS and I’m considering LineageOS or /e/OS, with /e/OS looking better in terms of privacy. Don’t want google to track everywhere I go and everything I do.
Any recommendations for good cheap hardware with bootloader unlocking, and recommendations for a good Android ROM?
As far as I am aware, there are security concerns with /e/. While more expensive than some other options, a Pixel tab with GrapheneOS is kind of the only move rn for a privacy respecting, secure, android tablet.
that’s bad news indeed
Thanks for your opinion. I believe the security concerns are because updates aren’t frequent?
According to Graphene, they actually DO use Google services https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/115050296915153513
Yes, I do know that
But they’re optional and not installed by default, and runs sandboxed as a default app for which I can disable permissions
It doesn’t directly disable the tracking from the services sadly, but at least it’s pretty painless and is compatible with many apps
why not calyxos instead of /e/?