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there are several changes/updates, the most notable for security advocates (always best to use the GrapheneOS with your Pixel) is the introduction of a more robust "Advanced Protection" feature, which simplifies securing the device by implementing a one-stop solution for making impactful security changes, such as restricting connections over 2G cellular networks and insecure Wi-Fi... it has more perks, but this one is quite notable

Looked at this feature, almost everything in it was in other settings before, except perhaps 2G networks and automatic reboot after 3 days without unlocking. Antispam, antitheft, call and message filter, antifishing/malware detection firewall, disabling installation of applications from unknown sources - all this is now enabled with one slider. But I need to install third-party applications, I think many people choose Android precisely because of this. And I can't turn on the new additional protection feature because the choice is all or nothing. Yes, you are right, everyone need to switch to Graphene OS, I still can't decide to get rid of Google services and some Google play-only apps.

yes, it is not easy for most, I always recommend people to make the jump as soon as they decide to upgrade the mobile, get a new Pixel and as soon as you get it, before transfering anything from your old mobile, root it, install GrapheneOS and play with it a bit, install apps, work with it as a second mobile until you are comfortable, only then, move the eSIM or SIM to that mobile...

Good advice about trying it first. Graphene is a really specific OS, and it's installed on my previous Pixel. Compared to Google Android Graphene OS may seem cut down in terms of interface and features, and system apps look like from Oreo times. So of course you should first try it on an old or secondary device.

yes, it is not for everybody, in the cyber security industry we always say that security is never convenient, most people is not willing to trade convenience for security until they become victim of an attack, desktop Linux OS vs iOSor windows is another good example. The more security you want, the more inconvenient the system becomes for the end user, extrapolate to an airport security as well, not much difference, very annoying and inconvenient, in some countries more than in others.