As far as I am aware, there are security concerns with /e/. While more expensive than some other options, a Pixel tab with GrapheneOS is kind of the only move rn for a privacy respecting, secure, android tablet.
this post was submitted on 21 Aug 2025
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that's bad news indeed
Thanks for your opinion. I believe the security concerns are because updates aren't frequent?
According to Graphene, they actually DO use Google services https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/115050296915153513
Yes, I do know that
But they’re optional and not installed by default, and runs sandboxed as a default app for which I can disable permissions
It doesn’t directly disable the tracking from the services sadly, but at least it’s pretty painless and is compatible with many apps
why not calyxos instead of /e/?
You might consider a linux tablet, and then just watch whatever it is you're trying to watch through a webapp (firefox) or Freetube/Peertube for youtube content, Grajay, and the linux Jellyfin app.
At this point it's a mini laptop, no? It could be an option but heh, I'm a bit worried it won't feel as easy and great as Android
It really depends on how it's setup, and the use-case. The strength of Linux is how customizable it is. Android is oddly a great example - they took a Linux kernel and built a different shell/API on top.
If your requirements are minimal, it wouldn't be hard to run Linux and just setup the apps you'll use. And it'll have the flexibility to do more later if you choose.
And in it's own way, it's easier to do some things since it doesn't have the weird artificial limitations of a mobile OS like Android - you just use whatever tool you need for the current requirement. For example, before Syncthing/Resilio/Foldersync it was a real pain moving files into/out of Android, because it didn't have a native file server (by design). With Linux you just use networking like any desktop OS.
Will apps all support touchscreen though? Is navigating efficient and fast?
Pixel Tablet with GrapheneOS
I ruled out the google tablet due to it being too expensive with an LCD screen
Line 2. But based on my research and other opinions, I might go on this