• Fredselfish @lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    What about email? Firfox have email. How will I be able to switch my android device away from Google?

    I like to have alternative but they pretty much control everything on most devices I use.

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      1 year ago

      Just because you can’t completely degooglize doesn’t mean there is no value in reducing their place in your life.

      Degooglize what you can, step by step.

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      1 year ago

      You can degoogle android by removing or sandboxing google play services. CalyxOS and LineageOS dothisb AFAIK.

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          1 year ago

          They use the stock android interface. They’re (oversimplification but) basically android with all the proprietary and Google stuff removed.

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          1 year ago

          LineageOS is derived from the normal android ROM and CalyxOS is similar to android as well, as far as I remember. The look and feel is supposed to be what people are most used to.

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          Both Roms have extensive instructions on their website. The important thing is whether your device is supported.

          calyxos.org

          wiki.lineageos.org/devices/

          You will need to unlock the bootloader and wipe the device. If you’ve never installed android, here be dragons. A backup device is recommendable to say the least. Not liable, etc…

      • Fredselfish @lemmy.ml
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        1 year ago

        Shit forgot all about Thunderbird. Long time since I have used Mozilla. I have been way to comfortably with Chrome and Google.