I have been convinced to switch from apple, and i am soon purchasing a pixel 7 pro. I would then like to put a custom rom on it because i would:

  1. like to use foss more
  2. like to maintain better privacy than apple offers
  3. would enjoy the control over the system
  4. not like to ever touch google chrome

There are some limitations to what i can choose though, as i need the following to work:

  1. google apps like sheets/docs/classroom/youtube
  2. banking app (usaa specifically)
  3. play store (could be replaced)

Additionally i would like to keep the flashy camera stuff google talks about with the camera as i use the camera a fair bit. I have also heard that androids can have different UIs, so i would appreciate a nice looking one (i use gnome on my desktop for this reason alone). What ROMs would you guys recommend i choose?

  • AlmightySnoo 🐢🇮🇱🇺🇦@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    1 year ago

    I haven’t done it yet as I’m still shamefully dependent on NFC payments, but most Pixel owners who have installed a custom ROM seem to prefer GrapheneOS. It’s literally made for Pixel phones:

    GrapheneOS has official production support for the following devices:

    • Pixel Fold (felix)
    • Pixel Tablet (tangorpro)
    • Pixel 7a (lynx)
    • Pixel 7 Pro (cheetah)
    • Pixel 7 (panther)
    • Pixel 6a (bluejay)
    • Pixel 6 Pro (raven)
    • Pixel 6 (oriole)
    • Pixel 5a (barbet)
    • Pixel 5 (redfin)
    • Pixel 4a (5G) (bramble)
    • Pixel 4a (sunfish)

    The following devices are end-of-life, no longer receive full security updates and are supported via extended support releases of GrapheneOS:

    • Pixel 4 XL (coral)
    • Pixel 4 (flame)

    We provide extended support releases as a stopgap for users to transition to the far more secure current generation devices.