Guides

Privacy Guides & Device Instructions

Practical guidance for using, configuring, and understanding your hardened GrapheneOS device.

Essential Reading

Why Normal Smartphones Are Not Private
Data collection, telemetry, and why settings alone cannot fix it
What "De-Googled" Actually Means
What is removed, what remains, and myths vs reality
How to Use a Secure Phone Properly
Profiles, app discipline, network behaviour, and updates
Secure Messaging Explained
Metadata vs content, why most apps still leak, and what works
Using a Secure Phone While Traveling
Border checks, device exposure, preparation, and what not to do

Setup & Configuration

GrapheneOS Setup Guide
Complete walkthrough from first boot to daily use
Multiple Profiles & Compartmentalisation
Isolated environments for travel, work, and secure comms
Device Hardening Guide
Permissions, network hardening, bootloader security, and maintenance

Quick Reference

First boot setup
Initial device startup and configuration
SIM and eSIM setup
Activating local and global SIM cards
VPN setup
Mullvad VPN, private DNS, network protection
Banking app compatibility
Banking, MyGov, Medicare in sandboxed Play Services
Moving from iPhone
Full migration walkthrough
Phantom Protocol overview
How the emergency protection system works
Emergency PIN setup
Configure silent protective actions
Remote erase behaviour
Full cryptographic erase from anywhere
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