Lifelong iPhone User Switches to Open Source OS (Secure?)

11/09/2025 11 min
Lifelong iPhone User Switches to Open Source OS (Secure?)

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I put Graphene OS to the test by ditching my iPhone to see how easy it is to switch. If you value mobile privacy, here's what you need to know before you make a similar switch. Take the first step toward better online privacy with a free Proton account: https://www.proton.me/allthingssecuredLearn more about Graphene OS: ▶ What's the difference between Android vs Graphene: https://www.allthingssecured.com/identity-protection/android-vs-grapheneos-compared/ ▶ Best Graphene OS security settings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkKxYI4osOsWant to improve your online privacy and security? Take our free 7-day email course that walks step-by-step through different layers of practical advice: ✅ Join the Free Security Course: https://www.allthingssecured.com/email-course🔹What to Watch Next🔹 We've got a lot of great privacy- and security-related content here on the All Things Secured YouTube channel (although we admit we're a bit biased). If you're wanting to increase your online cybersecurity, here's what's next: ✅ How to De-Google Your Digital Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS50qvGi7is&pp=2AYB ✅ iPhone Mistakes that RUIN Your Privacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwtEs1TGcLI&pp=2AYN ✅ 12 ESSENTIAL Security Tools I Use Daily: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNOAOQktG6U&pp=2AYC0gcJCcYJAYcqIYzv 🔹Support All Things Secured (Recommended)🔹 If you enjoy this kind of practical security and privacy content, one of the best ways you can help support this channel is by using these affiliate links to our favorite products and services. When purchasing through these links, you not only get the best available deal, the companies will also pay us a small commission. Thank you for your support! ✅ Recommended Password Manager: https://www.allthingssecured.com/yt/proton-pass ✅ Recommended Identity Monitoring: https://www.allthingssecured.com/try/identity-guard-yt ✅ Recommended 2FA Security Key: https://www.allthingssecured.com/yt/yubikey ✅ Recommended Secure Email: https://www.allthingssecured.com/try/protonmail-yt ✅ Recommended VPN: https://www.allthingssecured.com/try/nordvpn-yt*********************Video Timestamps*********************0:00 - Ditch the Apple iPhone1:11 - Using Graphene OS2:14 - Comparing the Initial Setup4:05 - Using Proton Privacy apps5:05 - Pros of Open Source OS7:36 - Cons of Open Source OS9:12 - The Biggest Challenge10:06 - The Verdict: GrapheneOS or iOS?11:08 - Closing Thoughts********************* Graphene OS offers maximum independence and transparency for security-conscious users, while iOS delivers convenience, reliability, and strong—but Apple-controlled—security.