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that's not a feature of the ROM. that's a tool provided by ROM maintainers. that being said, it almost certainly supports it, as in in someone makes a website that does that, it will be possible.
now, don't get me started on how bad of an idea it is to use webusb
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I connect my glucometer (Dexcom G6) with my phone and I'm assuming lineage wouldn't work with it.
Works on GrapheneOS
Oh damn, good to know
Lineage is just Android, however, some apps (Usually banking apps are the worst offender) throw a fit running on rooted/custom roms, though it's usually bypass able with varying amounts of effort. I would not expect a glucometer app to have issues, but I've seen apps throw that fit for less in the past.
Being a medical thing, I'd advise you to pickup a cheap used Android phone that's also on the supported list to test out your app first, or at least have an alternative means of monitoring it
I did some Google searching and it came up... inconclusive, though the Dexcom website has this blurb on the compatible phones section
"You can use this app on any OS that meets the minimum requirements, but Dexcom recommends not updating to a new OS before it's listed here."
And the only minimum requirement for Android is that it's v10. I also didn't see mention of root/or "unauthorized OSes" on that page and alot of the times they will put something like that if a companies app will scan for root/custom roms
So, you might be fine
Does NFC still work? (I know that low key defeats the purpose of a privacy oriented android build but yeah)
Yes, NFC the technology works. However, certain applications, like Google Wallet can be problematic and require workarounds (not because of technology itself though)
I know that low key defeats the purpose of a privacy oriented android build but yeah
Not everyone using a custom ROM is doing it for privacy reasons. I see privacy as a perk but I mainly use custom ROMs to keep my devices around longer and to get new features.
Even for those who are concerned about privacy, I don't think NFC is that big of a security hole. I know some people who turn it on only when they're using it, but that's pretty painless.
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afaik it should. but why do you think NFC defeats privacy? it is quite short range, isn't it? having google services is much worse
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Last time I checked there was a relatively narrow selection of phones the Dexcom app works with. Pretty much just iphone, galaxy, and pixel. I just checked again and there's a lot more now, so maybe it'll work?
I'd give it about a 70% chance of just working
Out of curiosity, why do you think it wouldn’t work?
It already only works on a pretty narrow selection of android phones. It seems like the Dexcom app is very picky.
Yeah... That's how I initially got it to work on my pixel 6 pro. Since then they started supporting it.
Anyone using Lineage? How is it?
I’ve got a Pixel 7 and have been wondering
its alright, it kept my "supposed to be dead" phone to keep on running with latest stuff, i like the built in firewall, but if you're privicy focused then this is not for you.
What privacy issues are you talking about?
Once LinageOS is installed your bootloader is always unlocked so anyone who finds your phone if lost owns it. GrapheneOS and a few other ROMs I forget the names of allow the bootloader to be relocked keeping android security model intact allowing the device to still be secure.
Is the bootloader really that important for a lost phone? If someone finds your phone can't they just tear it apart and read the storage with external tools? A locked bootloader sounds more like an anti-tampering measure and not for protecting your phone's content after it's lost.
It is largely an anti-tampering measure. Without it you could have things injected into the system. For example, a stalker could install a hidden tracking program as a service and then return your phone without you knowing.
Iirc it's also a prerequisite for full-disk encryption on modern android. So, without it your user data is available to be dumped in an unencrypted state. Most phone thieves are interested in reselling the phone, so they're provably not going to go through the effort and risk damage to the phone just to dump encrypted data from the chips directly. However, if it's just available unencrypted from fastboot why not dump it? They could get info that could be used to blackmail or scam you or people you know. Or they could just sell the data.
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If someone finds your phone can't they just tear it apart and read the storage with external tools?
that's not the problem that BL locking solves. this is solved by storage encryption. BL locking solves 2 other problems:
- helps keeping stolen phone from being wiped, though maybe it's not 100%
- makes it much harder to plant malware on your phone while it's not with you
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That would be a security issue, not a privacy issue. Maybe that was what RelativeArea0 meant but if so I think that confused people because "privacy" implies somehow corpos/the state is spying on you through Lineage
LOS has privacy issues though, if I remember correctly. like, default DNS server is 8.8.8.8of google, assisted gps contacts a global server of I think qualcomm to speed up getting a GPS fix, and others I don't remember now
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It could be included as both with a unlocked bootloader all user data could be easily retrived with physical access to device.
That kind of data access is generally included under security not privacy (which is more about telemetry), but obviously with a state threat model privacy and security can become blurred, and that kind of data access is of concern if you are at risk of having devices seized by the state.
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I was planning to move to Lineage, and eventually GrapheneOS (non Pixel at the moment) but revolut has broken compatibility by enforcing the use of the Play Integrity API, revolut is my main bank so I'm kinda blocked, for now... 🤬
My last bank did that so I switched banks my new bank app works without any play services installed on GOS.
that's the spirit
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To be honest I do not see any reason to use Lineage with Pixel while there is GrapheneOS... But maybe there will be some users of it: it is always better to have more free open OS
Graphene has a relatively short support, especially given that the phones for it are completwly unaffordable new so it's effectively shorter than advertised. I am now spoiled by using a device that is not EOL so I think I will be switching when GOS' support ends.
GOS Supports the pixel devices for the same amount of time as Google hard to keep a device secure once drivers are no longer being updated. But with Google extending support for pixel 6 and 7 series and the new 7 year guarantee on pixel 8 devices and newer this isn't really a concern anymore. So pixel 7a and fold will be supported until 2028 and Pixel 6 and 6 pro until 2026 pixel 7, 7 pro, and 6a until 2027. Seems like plenty of time for support and that means as long as Google supports it so does GOS.
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The only use case i guess if you prefer microG implementation v sandboxed GPS.
I think GOS model will end up being proven right from security/privacy perspective but the debate is ongoing.
GOS chief should not be in any public facing communication position though... that weaponized autism with heavy dose of paranoia is what is needed to develop GOS but not a good look objectively, and I give people a lot benefit of doubt.
I use GOS and agree with you completely some of the things GOS has done and said in the past should have never happened and hurt GOS more than it helped it. Also on the micro G front You are correct still being debated but as long as Micro G is signature spoofing it is my opinion it is not secure as signature spoofing requires kernel changes that in fact weaken Android's security model.
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