Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video will encompass a summary of my GrapheneOS review after using it for 3 weeks. GrapheneOS is a consumer-grade open-source mobile operating system based on the Android Open Source Project, or AOSP. It's one among the many custom ROMs created on that platform.
Correction:
A commenter noted that starting with iOS 14, Apple does support MAC address randomization when scanning for networks. It still uses your devices Wi-Fi MAC address when the connection is established, but they do add a level of privacy when scanning for networks.
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Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Piece of mind from government surveillance - 00:16
GrapheneOS first impression - 00:51
GrapheneOS privacy - 01:09
GrapheneOS Security - 01:42
GrapheneOS pin scramble - 01:56
GrapheneOS MAC address randomization - 02:16
Can stores track my phone - 02:35
What is MAC address randomization - 03:07
Is GrapheneOS battery life good - 03:42
GrapheneOS App Store - 04:00
GrapheneOS Camera - 04:28
Does Android Auto work on GrapheneOS - 04:40
Do notifications work on GrapheneOS - 04:55
Should I use GrapheneOS - 06:02
Disclaimer:
This video is for general information only. Do your own research before making changes.
This video will encompass a summary of my GrapheneOS review after using it for 3 weeks. GrapheneOS is a consumer-grade open-source mobile operating system based on the Android Open Source Project, or AOSP. It's one among the many custom ROMs created on that platform.
Correction:
A commenter noted that starting with iOS 14, Apple does support MAC address randomization when scanning for networks. It still uses your devices Wi-Fi MAC address when the connection is established, but they do add a level of privacy when scanning for networks.
Members:
This channel is supported by members. Extra content lives here:
members.sideofburritos.com
Consulting:
Need help with GrapheneOS, self-hosting, or other tech projects for you or your business?
sideofburritos.com/schedule-consultation
Podcast Hosting:
I built Yellowball to help creators keep control of their shows and their privacy.
https://yellowball.fm
Support the Channel:
If you’d like to support the channel, you can buy me a coffee here:
support.sideofburritos.com
More from me:
My Podcast: intheshellpodcast.com
Newsletter: sideofburritos.com/newsletter
What apps I use: sideofburritos.com/docs/setup-guides/what-i-use
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Piece of mind from government surveillance - 00:16
GrapheneOS first impression - 00:51
GrapheneOS privacy - 01:09
GrapheneOS Security - 01:42
GrapheneOS pin scramble - 01:56
GrapheneOS MAC address randomization - 02:16
Can stores track my phone - 02:35
What is MAC address randomization - 03:07
Is GrapheneOS battery life good - 03:42
GrapheneOS App Store - 04:00
GrapheneOS Camera - 04:28
Does Android Auto work on GrapheneOS - 04:40
Do notifications work on GrapheneOS - 04:55
Should I use GrapheneOS - 06:02
Disclaimer:
This video is for general information only. Do your own research before making changes.
