From d9d35c5f87ec06db26ea0dae9b1407c91991b5db Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: fria <138676274+friadev@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:15:48 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] update: terminology on Android distributions page (#2844) Signed-off-by: Daniel Gray Signed-off-by: Mare Polaris <15004290+ph00lt0@users.noreply.github.com> Co-Authored-By: redoomed1 <161974310+redoomed1@users.noreply.github.com> Co-Authored-By: Jonah Aragon --- docs/android/distributions.md | 12 +++++++----- docs/mobile-phones.md | 2 +- docs/os/android-overview.md | 2 +- 3 files changed, 9 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/android/distributions.md b/docs/android/distributions.md index 2fd43ee4..a2ca2248 100644 --- a/docs/android/distributions.md +++ b/docs/android/distributions.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -meta_title: "The Best Custom Android OSes (aka Custom ROMs) - Privacy Guides" +meta_title: "The Best Android Operating Systems - Privacy Guides" title: "Alternative Distributions" description: You can replace the operating system on your Android phone with these secure and privacy-respecting alternatives. schema: @@ -26,13 +26,15 @@ robots: nofollow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large - [:material-target-account: Targeted Attacks](../basics/common-threats.md#attacks-against-specific-individuals){ .pg-red } - [:material-bug-outline: Passive Attacks](../basics/common-threats.md#security-and-privacy){ .pg-orange } -A **custom Android-based operating system** (often known as a **custom ROM**) is a popular way to achieve higher levels of privacy and security on your device. This is in contrast to the "stock" version of Android which comes with your phone from the factory, and is often deeply integrated with Google Play Services. +A **custom Android-based operating system** (sometimes referred to as a **custom ROM**) can be a way to achieve a higher level of privacy and security on your device. This is in contrast to the "stock" version of Android which comes with your phone from the factory, and is often deeply integrated with Google Play Services as well as other vendor software. -We recommend installing one of these custom Android operating systems on your device, listed in order of preference, depending on your device's compatibility with these operating systems. +We recommend installing GrapheneOS if you have a Google Pixel as it provides improved security hardening and additional privacy features. The reasons we don't list other operating systems or devices are as follows: -## AOSP Derivatives +- They often have [weaker security](index.md#install-a-custom-distribution). +- Support is frequently dropped when the maintainer loses interest or upgrades their device, which is in contrast to the predictable [support cycle](https://grapheneos.org/faq#device-lifetime) that GrapheneOS follows. +- They generally have few or no notable privacy or security improvements that make installing them worthwhile. -### GrapheneOS +## GrapheneOS
diff --git a/docs/mobile-phones.md b/docs/mobile-phones.md index 3052cbbb..6e9db482 100644 --- a/docs/mobile-phones.md +++ b/docs/mobile-phones.md @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Most **mobile phones** receive short or limited windows of security updates from The mobile devices listed here provide a long lifespan of guaranteed security updates and allow you to install a custom operating system without violating the Android security model. -[Recommended Custom OSes :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](android/distributions.md){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [Details about Android Security :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](os/android-overview.md#security-protections){ .md-button } +[Recommended Android Distributions :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](android/distributions.md){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [Details about Android Security :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](os/android-overview.md#security-protections){ .md-button }

Warning

diff --git a/docs/os/android-overview.md b/docs/os/android-overview.md index 199775e0..f46d76c4 100644 --- a/docs/os/android-overview.md +++ b/docs/os/android-overview.md @@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ All devices with Google Play Services installed automatically generate an [adver On Android distributions with [Sandboxed Google Play](https://grapheneos.org/usage#sandboxed-google-play), go to :gear: **Settings** → **Apps** → **Sandboxed Google Play** → **Google Settings** → **Ads**, and select *Delete advertising ID*. -On Android distributions with privileged Google Play Services (such as stock OSes), the setting may be in one of several locations. Check +On Android distributions with privileged Google Play Services (which includes the stock installation on most devices), the setting may be in one of several locations. Check - :gear: **Settings** → **Google** → **Ads** - :gear: **Settings** → **Privacy** → **Ads**