Last Update: 12.03.24
GrapheneOS app suggestions
GrapheneOS is an opensource operating system for Pixel phones aimed to be the most secure and private OS for mobile phones.
Here you can find some Tips&Tricks and App suggestions.
Tips & Tricks
- Use Private Space for banking apps, just to add an extra layer of security. I use Google Play services here as well. Because I have to install these apps from Google anyway.
- Try to use minimum number of apps to reduce the surface.
- Try to always look for FOSS alternatives of the apps you want to use.
- If you have to use VPN, host yours to VPS or Mullvad.
- Use quality DNS server like nextdns, or mullvad.
- Turn off Wi-Fi automatically is a great option.
- Disable bluetooth whenever you are not using it.
Apps:
- Pass - 2fa
- BeauTyXT - for text edits
- DAVx5 - sync your contacts with nextcloud server
- Fossify Calendar
- Fossify Gallery
- Thunderbird - mail
- Pass - for offline pass
- MuPDF - PDF, ebook, xps viewer
- Phantom - crypto Wallet for daily stuff
- Obtainium - Install apps from its own source
- Organic Maps - can be used offline
- Syncthing-fork - syncing files between phone and computer
- Vanadium - better browser on mobile
- Wireguard - to connect my own VPN when needed
This post will be updated regularly. Please mail for questions or suggestions.