Hi! I have only android devices (tablets, phones), no laptop or PC (it is inconvenient for me). So, can you please recommend the best must have solutions for better android privacy? Orbot, Signal, SimpleLogin, Proton suite, degoogled OS (via ADB) is enough? Or better use crapmail.org (for tempor…

It’s gonna suck installing GrapheneOS without a laptop or PC :joy:

No it wont. Installing was a breeze on my Pixel 7 Pro. Guess what I used? Moto G100 :slight_smile: Which is not a pc or laptop [image] GrapheneOS web installer Web-based installer for GrapheneOS, a security and privacy focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility. …

[image] anon29374801: Google Pixel I don’t trust google at all. Even if it is good device, I still not believe that they have no hardware tracking capability (yeah, I am paranoid a little bit) [image] Satoshi: GrapheneOS without a laptop Not Graphene, but Lineage OS. Through TWRP.

[image] pikacho: hardware tracking capability There is no evidence to support this.

[image] pikacho: I don’t trust google at all. While I disagree with your reasoning and strongly suggest you do some research I would never advocate for you to buy products you do not trust yourself. [image] pikacho: Not Graphene, but Lineage OS. Through TWRP. While LineageOS maybe a n…

[image] exaCORE: There is no evidence Agree, but as I said I am a little bit paranoid :sweat_smile: [image] anon29374801: closely linked to Google services It is cleaned with special patch ( hosts mod to block all google domains)

Just wanted to add to the list that AdGuard recently launched their own disposable mail service .

[image] Equinox: AdGuard recently launched their own disposable mail service Looks good. Will take a look :slight_smile:

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anon29374801 January 24, 2024, 7:11pm 2

The number one thing you could do is switch to Google Pixel devices that support Graphene OS

For you that would be the Pixel 6 or better, preferably Pixel 8 for phone and the Pixel Tablet.

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