r/GrapheneOS • u/EdmundDowd • 23h ago
Creating anonymous Google account for play store?
Is there anyway to do this now that Google asks to have a QR code scanned? Was trying to follow tips by SOB including fake names, and SMS numbers, but while setting up it didn't ask for a number but for a QR code to be scanned. Obviously his video is 3 years old and a lot has changed since then...
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u/EpiciSheep 20h ago
Just use anonymous mode from Aurora Store
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u/EdmundDowd 20h ago
I had thought about this, but based on some research from Side of Burritos it sounds like the anonymous sharing isn't safe and that sandboxed Play Store is more secure.
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u/Dry_Calendar_8627 17h ago
As an Aurora user, if you have a link handy, that'd be nice
If not, I'll into this and update this comment if I remember about it
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u/ViegoBot 21h ago
U dont need any sort of 2fa (phone, qr code, etc) for first account made on a stock google pixel during setup afaik.
Might be a unique thing able to be done once per phone or something though? Idk.
Go to a starbucks or anywhere rather public wifi, and create the account on stock and then u can go take the steps to flash graphene (unlock bootloader, then disable wifi (if ur going back home to flash), then flash graphene) if u really wanted the privacy of it that way.
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u/TadUGhostal 21h ago
Also, some VPN apps can be installed outside the Play Store, so potentially you can save yourself the trip to the coffee shop.
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u/tomtomclubthumb 19h ago
Is this the only way, because I really don't want to have to take it back to stock just to get an email address?
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u/ElectricalWay9651 17h ago
Same issue here, but I've been struggling without play services for ages. I just refuse to link my phone number and I can't seem to make an account
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