GrapheneOS: First Impressions, Stumbling Blocks, and Opinions

Explore a detailed, 33-minute video tutorial on installing and using GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android operating system, on a Pixel 7 smartphone. Follow along as the presenter unboxes the device, navigates through the installation process, and shares insights on app installation challenges. Learn about the Aurora Store as an alternative app source, and gain valuable perspectives on the initial setup and long-term use of GrapheneOS. Discover resources for further information, including companion blog posts and related videos, to enhance your understanding of this privacy-centric mobile operating system.

This is not a GrapheneOS tutorial
What is GrapheneOS
Pixel 7 unboxing
Starting to install GrapheneOS but oops I need to update first
Actually installing GrapheneOS
Booting GrapheneOS for the first time
The great "app installation" saga of 2023
Should I use the Aurora Store, maybe?
Immediate conclusions about the initial install and configuration
Conclusions after a few weeks with GrapheneOS