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>>pabs3+(OP)
That got me interested in it for the privacy claims, but unfortunately it only supports Pixel phones. The reasons are technical and fair. It's just unfortunate that Pixel isn't sold or supported in many countries in the world. I live in Brazil and even in Mercado Libre where it's supposed to support the entire Mercosul market, I can't find a single Pixel 8 for purchase. It's sad we're excluded from accessing this amazing project.

>>gchamo+Tm
AFAIK Nitrokey sells Pixel phones with GrapheneOS preinstalled worldwide.

>>raron+qN
It's not a matter of just purchasing. I can very well import from Amazon or AliExpress. Problem is support post sale and finding accessories like screen covers and cases. It's a lot of hassle for a device less feature-packed than you regular Samsung phones.

>>gchamo+gQ
>accessories like screen covers and cases

Why would those be region locked there are hundreds of 3rd part accessories that sell world wide regardless of phone model especially for a device as popular as pixels.

>device less feature-packed than you regular Samsung phones.

What feature? GOS offers the most secure and private phone feature [1] while Samsung can only offer buggy pre installed ad and spyware...

[1] https://grapheneos.org/features

>>akimbo+iZ2
> Why would those be region locked

They don't need to be. In Brazil we don't have Pixel phones whatsoever in the market, so cases and screen protectors are just unavailable as well. Why would stores have wares that people won't buy? I'd have to stock a supply for the lifetime of the device.

> What feature?

Google services

> Samsung can only offer buggy pre installed ad and spyware

The only app I use is the camera and gallery app and they are fine. Do you have any references for the spyware claim?

A software whose focus isn't privacy isn't necessarily spyware. This is a false dichotomy.

>>gchamo+Oy3
>> What feature? > Google services

You can have sandboxed Google services on GOS in 10 minutes. Almost everything except for NFC payments works.

>> Samsung can only offer [...] > The only app I use is the camera and gallery app and they are fine

You literally said you need Google services. You don't need this for camera and gallery app? Anyway, GOS also has camera and gallery (the latter is pretty....barebones to say it mildly), and also allows use, for example, of ProShot, which may offer better results than the default camera. Or Pixel Camera :)

Other than that your rationale for not getting Pixel is completely fair. Let's hope 2026 will bring support (= secure hardware) from other OEMs.