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I use de-Googled Lineage. I've been thinking about switching to /e/os on my next devices. My carrier still knows where I am, but Google does not. They might ge

by chasil 4y ago

I use de-Googled Lineage. I've been thinking about switching to /e/os on my next devices. My carrier still knows where I am, but Google does not. They might get a subtle hint if I connect to wifi. My default browser is Bromite, configured to open everything incognito by default.

neodypsis 4y ago
What is the difference between Lineage and /e/os? Both seem to be a de-Google Android? I've tried Lineage before but it simply stopped working with some apps.
- chasil 4y ago
  The /e/os distribution bundles MicroG, which Lineage has flatly refused to consider. MicroG pretends to be Google Mobile Services, allowing more apps to run. It requires signature-spoofing, which is a major architectural change to Android.
ByThyGrace 4y ago
Won't your carrier have some data-sharing agreement with Google or an intermediary/subsidiary/associated third party?
- LegitShady 4y ago
  The carrier's 100% sell the data
- winternett 4y ago
  There is absolutely no reassurance of any privacy any more. Several VPN providers have been caught for leaking data to corporations over time as well. There are too many points where any software can be compromised, e.g. the APIs and libraries required by any application, to ensure proper privacy. It's wiretapping conducted on everyone using devices they purchased by private companies (that uphold no responsibility for proper use or securing the data) without any justifiable cause... God help you these days if you do warrant a wire tap, but at least the Government is usually a bit more secure and regulated concerning storage and use of that data.
t0bia_s 4y ago
/e/os does not have good reputation. Why not IodéOS?
- chasil 4y ago
  I was not aware of this distribution. Thanks, I'll look it over. This gives me pause: "The source for the ROM is not publicly available, and proprietary apps are included."
  - t0bia_s 4y ago
    /e/os store is full of proprietary aps with uknown sources. All apps are optionable to install or not in IodéOS. Only source code that is closed is their inbuild adblocker, which is also possible to uninstall.
Dracophoenix 4y ago
Your carrier also sells data. https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/24/23181851/t-mobile-browsing-data-app-insights-marketing-opt-out https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/24/23181851/t-mobile-browsin... https://www.extremetech.com/internet/283350-t-mobile-sprint-and-att-caught-selling-location-data-to-bounty-hunters https://www.extremetech.com/internet/283350-t-mobile-sprint-...

by chasil 4y ago

neodypsis 4y ago

What is the difference between Lineage and /e/os? Both seem to be a de-Google Android? I've tried Lineage before but it simply stopped working with some apps.

chasil 4y ago
The /e/os distribution bundles MicroG, which Lineage has flatly refused to consider. MicroG pretends to be Google Mobile Services, allowing more apps to run. It requires signature-spoofing, which is a major architectural change to Android.

ByThyGrace 4y ago

Won't your carrier have some data-sharing agreement with Google or an intermediary/subsidiary/associated third party?

LegitShady 4y ago
The carrier's 100% sell the data
winternett 4y ago
There is absolutely no reassurance of any privacy any more. Several VPN providers have been caught for leaking data to corporations over time as well. There are too many points where any software can be compromised, e.g. the APIs and libraries required by any application, to ensure proper privacy. It's wiretapping conducted on everyone using devices they purchased by private companies (that uphold no responsibility for proper use or securing the data) without any justifiable cause... God help you these days if you do warrant a wire tap, but at least the Government is usually a bit more secure and regulated concerning storage and use of that data.

t0bia_s 4y ago

/e/os does not have good reputation. Why not IodéOS?

chasil 4y ago
I was not aware of this distribution. Thanks, I'll look it over. This gives me pause: "The source for the ROM is not publicly available, and proprietary apps are included."
- t0bia_s 4y ago
  /e/os store is full of proprietary aps with uknown sources. All apps are optionable to install or not in IodéOS. Only source code that is closed is their inbuild adblocker, which is also possible to uninstall.

Dracophoenix 4y ago

Your carrier also sells data. https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/24/23181851/t-mobile-browsing-data-app-insights-marketing-opt-out https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/24/23181851/t-mobile-browsin... https://www.extremetech.com/internet/283350-t-mobile-sprint-and-att-caught-selling-location-data-to-bounty-hunters https://www.extremetech.com/internet/283350-t-mobile-sprint-...