Last Update: 21.01.25

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 attack 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.
• Use obtainium to install&maintain apps.
• Vanadium is the only browser you need.

Apps:

• Bitwarden on your local hosting + 2fa
• BeauTyXT - for text edits
• Etar - Calendar
• DAVx5 - sync your contacts with nextcloud server
• Immich - syncing photos to server
• Lichess - Only app you need.
• Localsend - send files to/from computer
• Nextcloud - ofc self hosted.
• Obtainium - Install apps from its own source
• Organic Maps - can be used offline
• Phantom - crypto Wallet for daily stuff
• Tasks - Easy to do synced with Nextcloud
• Thunderbird - mail
• Vanadium - better browser on mobile
• Wireguard/Mullvad - to connect VPN

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