I’m downstream of that (LineageOS, GrapheneOS) so that absolutely affects me. Worse, I expect this is the first step towards making Android entirely closed source.

This means I need a Linux tablet/phone next.

My new phone day starts with installing an alternative OS, so I don’t think so.

Just ordered a new 7 a so it fits the expected hardware lifetime. 335 EUR is somewhat above my phone hardware price limit but moving from LineageOS to GrapheneOS is worth it.

Luckily there’s GrapheneOS for the Pixels. I’m thinking about buying a refurbished Pixel since my Poco X3 Pro with Lineage OS is having ghost touch issues. The only thing holding me back is less screen real estate.

Indeed https://www.artberman.com/blog/lets-stop-arguing-about-an-imaginary-energy-transition/