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My dad is very suspicious of Google and concerned about privacy on his Android phone. Is there a Linux phone that's polished enough for the non-savvy user? Als
by DangitBobby 6y ago
My dad is very suspicious of Google and concerned about privacy on his Android phone. Is there a Linux phone that's polished enough for the non-savvy user?
Also, I have a couple of simple containerized apps that I run on my home network. Would I have any trouble running these on a Pinephone? Would love to hear from anyone with experience.
- wffurr 6y ago>> Is there a Linux phone that's polished enough for the non-savvy user? No.
- Johan-bjareholt 6y agoAs an owner of an Librem 5 I have to agree. Don't get me wrong, I really like the device but it needs a few more years to be easy to use and maybe a new hardware revision to get better performance. I get about 9 hours standby time (wifi on, modem off), at least the screen on time is pretty good.
- mattl 6y agoSounds like an iPhone would be suitable then.
- Kelamir 6y agoYou could disable Google, etc., related apps via ADB and block internet access for applications with Netguard or something. I blacklist all by default and allow only those I need. Makes for improved security.
- npteljes 6y agoHe could try running /e/ OS, which is a fully functional Android fork, with as much Google home-phoning removed as they could.
- atat7024 6y agoJust have him read GrapheneOS.org, look up terms, and ask questions in the chat room until he wants a Pixel, non ironically. Google makes secure hardware!