GrapheneOS: After 3 Years, This Is How I Install Apps on My “De-Googled” Phone

In this video, I walk you through how I install apps on my Google Pixel running GrapheneOS after 3 years of testing and refining my setup. I demonstrate how to use multiple app sources, including the GrapheneOS App Store, Accrescent, Obtainium, and the Google Play Store, while maintaining privacy and security.

If you're new to GrapheneOS, I recommend starting with a simpler setup, like installing the Play Store and getting comfortable, before transitioning to a more advanced configuration. For experienced users, I show how I separate apps across different user profiles to compartmentalize Play Store services and enhance privacy.

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// Chapters:
Disclaimer - 00:00
Overview - 00:30
Podcast Announcement - 00:56
User Profiles - 01:18
Installing Orbot - 01:55
How VPNs Work with User Profiles - 02:31
Orbot Exit - 02:51
Orbot Connection Issue Fixes - 03:24
GrapheneOS App Store - 04:06
Accrescent App Store - 04:45
Obtainium - 05:19
Google Play Store Overview - 06:33
How to Create an Anonymous Google Account - 07:03
Compartmentalizing Accounts - 09:03
Critiques About Verifying Phone Number - 09:48
Google Play Store Installing Apps - 10:50
Google Play Store App Not Available Issue Fix - 11:36
Disabling Apps in Owner Profile - 12:09
Use Install Available Apps for Secondary User - 12:38
Switching to Secondary User Profile - 13:43
Checking Apps Installed in Secondary User - 14:06
Google Play Store Services - 14:21
Benefit of Separate Profile for Google Play Store Services - 14:48
Updating Apps on Multiple User Profiles - 15:27
Summary - 15:48


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