0 sats \ 2 replies \ @franzap 27 Jun 2023 \ on: A Basic Guide To Making The Switch To Graphene OS tech
Great guide!
I am still hesitant to buy directly from Google. What personal information did they ask for? Can you pay with other means than card? Personal information can easily be linked to the IMEI.
Physical stores should carry a no-brand OEM-unlocked version that should be equivalent but with better privacy.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 OP 27 Jun 2023
You are correct that privacy is an issue buying from Google. You can try different retailers and see whether the bootloader can be unlocked. If not, return it.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @franzap 27 Jun 2023
It would be good to know if there's a specific model number/code that indicates OEM unlocked. Apparently if it has zero carrier branding and/or says international it should be good. But you're right, return it otherwise
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