Great idea, I just did the same. I encourage other EU citizens to do the same. Keeping at least one of the two major mobile ecosystems open is important.

(And install GrapheneOS, the more successful open Android becomes, the better.)

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stratom 5 hours ago | parent [-]

GrapheneOS is great. But that currently means you have to buy a phone from Google to work around Google looking down Android.

	▲	microtonal 5 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		True. I'm really happy that they are working with an OEM to bring an alternative in 2027. Until then: - A refurbished Pixel works (except some weird Verizon locking that I heard about the other day). - Pixels get really heavily discounted near the end of the cycle (e.g. 9a currently). Google probably doesn't make much on it if you are opting out of your ecosystem.
	▲	troyvit 3 hours ago \| parent \| prev \| next [-]
		When I do this for family I buy a used pixel. Then no dollar goes directly back to Google.
	▲	palata 4 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		They say they will announce a partnership with a major OEM manufacturer in March 2026!