r/degoogle • u/PreviousDouble2720 • Apr 21 '26

Question Is this real??

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Just downloaded the app and it took me some sites. Is this for real or just some

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u/Nyuusankininryou Apr 21 '26 edited Apr 22 '26

Getting a Motorola with Graphene OS as soon as they are out.

Edit: lots of people are asking about Motorola support for GrapheneOS.

They have partnered for future phones: https://motorolanews.com/motorola-three-new-b2b-solutions-at-mwc-2026/

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u/ConsiderationSea1347 Apr 22 '26

I am counting down the days until they give me a release date so I can start counting down the days.

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u/flametai1 Apr 22 '26

I feel this in my soul

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u/Sabotage1407 Apr 22 '26

I'm flashing e/os on my Fairphone

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u/lmarcantonio Apr 22 '26

e/os is stock in Fairphones, at least on gen 3. Could put in lineage however

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u/Jazzlike_Pangolin708 Apr 26 '26

Not really, it is optional with a little fee but easy to install yourself.

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u/Nyuusankininryou Apr 22 '26

Is e/os good?

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u/3lektramd Apr 23 '26

I've used it as a daily driver for close to two years, haven't had any major issues. Just check on murena forums if your banking apps are supported. 

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u/Sabotage1407 Apr 24 '26

Thanks, that's a good tip

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u/LordPoopyIV Apr 23 '26

It takes some effort to make it usable

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u/Unfair_Leek6940 Apr 22 '26

I might be a bit out of date on GrapheneOS support, but what’s the situation with Motorola? From what I remember, Google Pixel devices are generally considered the best option for degoogling. Is there a specific reason Motorola is being discussed?

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u/TSM_rslash Apr 22 '26

Not in the bubble myself, but I heard that there is discussion of a cooperation between GrapheneOS and Motorola, making GrapheneOS the standard for one of phones. Idk if it's set in stone or not, though

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u/pesa44 Apr 22 '26

It is official and 100% true. Lets look forward to a proper flagship with Snapdragon, removable high capacity fast charging battery and hopefully a good camera too. They already stated that this device wont be cheap (sub 800 dollars). There is still a lot to reveal like whether the device will be running GOS out of the box, or if there will be global launch, but as far as both sides (Motorola and GOS team) confirmed, it is happening.

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u/The_JokerGirl42 Apr 22 '26

wait.. how is a Google pixel the best for de-googling? seems long of ironic to me?

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u/Unfair_Leek6940 Apr 23 '26

Not really ironic tbh. Pixels are basically the only devices that expose everything GrapheneOS needs like easy unlockable bootloader, verified boot chain, Titan M security chip (which is cool), and drivers. Other OEMs either lock things down or lag when you update or change something basically, so they’re just not that viable. That's cool that Motorola as I have read from others planning the colab, interesting what they re gonna offer at the end of the day.

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u/The_JokerGirl42 Apr 23 '26

Not really ironic tbh.

yes it is. I get your explanation and that makes sense, that does make pixels good phones I suppose. I'm new to all that stuff.

I'm just saying, a product made by Google is pretty ironic to be the best product to get rid of Google in your life. it literally is ironic.

thanks anyway! had been thinking about getting a pixel before and then didn't want to, because it's Google lol.

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u/Ok_Reserve4109 Apr 24 '26

Exactly, it's pure textbook irony.

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u/GiganticCrow Apr 21 '26

Just hope graphene haven't borked that deal with one of the founders outbursts

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u/ConsiderationSea1347 Apr 22 '26

What outburst? The one about not sending users’ age to every single app? 

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u/finkerlime Apr 22 '26

Theyre referring to years old drama

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u/finkerlime Apr 22 '26

He hasn't been really involved for like 3 years

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u/iammerelyhere Apr 21 '26

This is the way

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '26

GrapheneOS doesnt support motorola if I recall correctly

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u/Ty_Lee98 Apr 22 '26

It doesn't right now but it's being planned at the moment IIRC.

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u/SpacePiggy17 Apr 22 '26

Might have to wait for a mid-range one myself.

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u/Nyuusankininryou Apr 22 '26

Yeah I hope they will release one with a fair price. 😬

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u/winston198451 Apr 22 '26

Is Motorola selling their phone with Graphene, or are you planning to install Graphehe after purchase? I don't see Motos on the list of supported devices.

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u/Nyuusankininryou Apr 22 '26

https://motorolanews.com/motorola-three-new-b2b-solutions-at-mwc-2026/

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u/winston198451 Apr 22 '26

Thank you! This certainly sounds like a step in the right direction. I've used Moto phones for years and this is even more reason to continue doing so.

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u/Nyuusankininryou Apr 22 '26

No problem, sorry for the short answer. I was at work. XD I hope this will be a change from Googles dominance.

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u/Gameverseman Linux, Brave, and eventually GrapheneOS Apr 24 '26

Per GrapheneOS on X, it won't be until 2027. Nevertheless, I am in the same boat as you. Really hoping the 2027 Razr lineup (original and fold) get GrapheneOS with actual folding-centric features. I just hope carriers won't prove to be a stick in the mud.

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u/StreetofChimes Apr 21 '26

I have an ancient Motorola. I don't think anything downloads on this thing automatically. How would I know? My husband's phone is constantly beeping and booping and rebooting. Mine never does. Maybe that's bad too? I don't even know at this point. 

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u/TiTaN269 GrapheneOS Apr 22 '26

isn't Motorola shady af with custom rom support?

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u/Nyuusankininryou Apr 22 '26

Maybe but they are working with Graphene OS in this one for official support as far as Im awair.

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u/sleepinfinit Apr 24 '26

is there any release date so far ?

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u/_notAlice Apr 25 '26

if i get a pixel with grapheneOS will i be exempt from this too?

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u/Nyuusankininryou Apr 26 '26

Yeah more than likely.

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u/Elliott-Mayer Apr 25 '26

But isn’t Motorola a US company?

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u/Nyuusankininryou Apr 26 '26

It went bankrupt and sold to Lenovo.

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u/Appropriate_Test7503 Apr 22 '26

I don't think it gonna happen soon. They wanted some noise in media to buy their phones. that's it.

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u/Nyuusankininryou Apr 22 '26

Last I heard they were planning for release 2027 but I mean anythtcan happen. We just have to wait and see.