Downvoted for posting facts? Wow, big shocker. Seems HN dislikes facts even more so than Reddit, imagine that?

Just an FYI:

GrapheneOS is an independent operating system based on AOSP (Android Open Source Project) and does not come with Google Mobile Services (GMS) or Google’s proprietary "certified" software, meaning Google's rules for Play Protect-certified devices do not apply.

- Operating System Level: GrapheneOS is not a "certified" OS in Google’s ecosystem. It has full control over its own package management and installation processes.

- Sandboxed Google Play: Even for GrapheneOS users who choose to install Sandboxed Google Play Services, these are treated as regular, sandboxed apps and cannot restrict or block the installation of other third-party apps.

- Sideloading Freedom: GrapheneOS will continue to allow users to install apps from any source (like F-Droid or Aurora Store) without requiring developer identity verification