How do you get apps and updates?
I get apps from Aurora and Obtanium (github, fdroid etc). I’ll download the odd app from Play store where it won’t work otherwise.
I have Aurora and Obtanium set up to do automatic updates. Play store is set to manual.
My concern is primarily that I am relying on Aurora when that could be a risk. I think I read somewhere that the GrapheneOS team prefer Play store to Aurora - something to do with its anonymous logins.
Are there any other risks?
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In this case, there is a trade-off between privacy and security. Using Google Play store is the most secure choice: Google is fairly strict about minimum API requirements for apps on its store, and it takes security seriously. They just don’t take privacy seriously.
Personally, I’ve opted for using Play store for most apps unless they aren’t available there or have some ridiculous subscription pricing, in which case I’ll use Obtainium. My rationalisation is that I’m more worried about poor security exposing my personal & private data than I am about Google’s invasion of my privacy when I use some of their services. It’s a managed risk that I’ve decided works for me, but you may have a different risk profile.
Edit: oh I forgot to mention Accrescent. I have some apps installed from there and regularly check it for updates/new apps. GrapheneOS encourages using them as a store too.
Thanks. Yeah thats broadly what I thought. I’m just reluctant to give Google more of my data than I have over the years.
I actually haven’t looked at Accrescent yet. Ive been meaning to.
