I’ve been using China/Xiaomi Phones for the longest time and hated the installed Android Version because all of the clutter, bloat and privacy concerns. Now I am about to buy a Google Pixel 7 Pro.
What do you guys think, is a Custom ROM needed or should I just stick to the Default with Adguard and Disable some Google Apps to get a similar Experience?
Just hoping to get some Opinions. :)
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GrapheneOS is where it’s at
I wouldn’t use any Android device with the stock ROM if you have the option. Custom ROMS will give you more control over your device, less bloat, and often longer software support.
Last time I tried custom ROM my bank account app wouldn’t work
Time to get a better bank, then :)
Interesting. I’ve been rooted and running custom ROMs for a decade at this point and have never had an issue with banking apps.
I use LineageOS + microG and the Sparkasse app works at least
If you dislike bloatware, the GrapheneOS is for you. My favorite smartphone experience ever, really.
I’m loving it too! I am finaly feeling as if I am (mostly) in controll of my phone
GrapheneOS
I’d say stock pixel Roms are a better experience than most custom Roms. That being said, if you have privacy concerns, grapheneOS is right there.
Personal choice, IMO. I don’t miss any of the features I gave up except for AI call screening.
Stock is fine. If you want a different “feel”, try a launcher. And get a system Ad Blocker.
CalyxOS just works, is completely deGoogled and has better battery life because less shit is running by itself in the background. If you need any Google apps, you can install them voluntarily via the Aurora store (a version of the play store that strips serial numbers etc from communications with Google’s play store servers).
All my banking apps and work apps function, though I couldn’t get Pokemon go to work.
Does that include Google wallet?
Unknown, I don’t want to run Google apps more than I have to. I only run photos and keyboard, both with network access completely blocked by the built-in firewall.
