> That said, GrapheneOS excels at compatibility compared to running a de-Googled smartphone. Even third-party apps like Uber that rely on Google Maps work without a hitch. > > However, GrapheneOS cannot pass all SafetyNet compatibility checks without Google’s certification. This means that NFC payments in Google Pay and a handful of third-party apps will likely never work. Having said that, most apps don’t mandate SafetyNet. GrapheneOS also supports AOSP’s hardware attestation feature but it’s up to app developers to embrace it. > > But if you’re willing to stomach those two compromises, I can confidently say that you can use GrapheneOS as your daily-driver smartphone operating system. Throughout my time using it, I never felt inconvenienced.

I've never used NFC payments. There's always a certain minor tradeoff and the benefits far outweigh the cons IMO. Plus, it's very easy to switch back to Android or vice versa if it ever becomes necessary.

Install Magisk and Universal Safety net Fix. Fixes pretty much every app that needs safety net to work. The remaining apps that are coded to look for it and you're going to get specific fixes for those. Mainly banking apps.

It passes most Safetynet profiles, just not the strictest one that Google sometimes uses. The vast majority of apps work.

However, GPay checks for Google's certification and won't work. You can still use your bank's app for NFC payments if it supports the feature.