You can advertise on Big Tech, but
Don't organize using Big Tech.
Don't use Big Tech services to support vulnerable populations, this is putting their safety at risk.
Use alternatives that respect your and their privacy. This is essential for safety.
, and now I can say that none of their services are my main tools anymore - not even the operating system 📱 I still have a few accounts left because of social dependencies, but I already have a plan to get rid of them. It's a long-term process, but I'm not planning to stop 
What operating system do you use?
I'm off Big Tech for many things - though not as many as I'd like - but I still have Android. 😔
@firebreathingduck @Em0nM4stodon When it comes to my computer, I use Linux - specifically Debian 
But I guess your question was about my phone - I use @GrapheneOS. It's a custom ROM based on Android that focuses a lot on privacy and security 🔐 Right now, it's considered the most secure system for mobile devices.
By default, it doesn't include any Google services, but you can install them in a sandbox - they work like regular apps with precise permission control ⚙️ The system even lets you block apps from accessing the network or sensors.
GrapheneOS also has stronger security - many vulnerabilities just don't exist on it, and if they do, they're fixed much faster than in AOSP. I get updates every few days 🔄
Sounds too good to be true? Actually, no - GrapheneOS works just like the regular Android on 
Pixel devices. The interface, how you use it, and the overall experience are almost the same, so there's no learning curve. The system runs smoothly, is stable and responsive - I haven't had any bugs, crashes or app compatibility issues ✅
About payment apps - I only use cash 
, so I haven't needed them. From what I know, some of them work fine, especially if Google services are installed in the sandbox. If any don't work, the GrapheneOS community has good documentation for workarounds and alternatives 📚 So any issues are more about setup than system limitations.
Installing the system is easy - you unlock the bootloader, enter fastboot mode, and click a few times on the install page 🖱️ You can find more info at https://grapheneos.org.
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@ppaluchowski64 @Em0nM4stodon @GrapheneOS
Thank you! I had seen the name GrapheneOS before, but I had not taken the time to research it. Now I will.
Unfortunately I don't have any of the supported devices.
@firebreathingduck @Em0nM4stodon @GrapheneOS Oh right - I forgot to mention that GrapheneOS only works on Pixel devices 😅 So maybe it's worth considering one of those models as your next phone? Even used Pixels are often well-priced and work great with the system.
If you need a solution right now, it's worth checking out projects like /e/OS or LineageOS - they support many more devices. I have to admit, in terms of security, they're a bit behind GrapheneOS. I haven't used them for long myself, so it's hard to say how they perform in practice, but they're often recommended as alternatives.
In the end, it's your decision - personally, I'd wait and get a Pixel next time so I can install GrapheneOS 🔐
@ppaluchowski64 @firebreathingduck @Em0nM4stodon LineageOS and /e/OS are not in the same space as GrapheneOS. Neither keeps up with standard privacy and security updates or preserves the standard privacy and security model. They certainly don't improve privacy and security in similar ways as GrapheneOS, let alone greatly improving both.
/e/OS has extraordinarily bad privacy and security. It should never be recommended to anyone who cares about either. Please read https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/24134-devices-lacking-standard-privacysecurity-patches-and-protections-arent-private.
@GrapheneOS @firebreathingduck @Em0nM4stodon Thanks for the clarification - you're right, I should've been more careful with the wording. I didn't mean to suggest that /e/OS or LineageOS are on the same level as GrapheneOS in terms of privacy or security. Just wanted to mention some options that people sometimes look into when they don't have a Pixel device.
I appreciate the link and the detailed explanation - it's good to have strong standards and clear boundaries when it comes to security. I'll keep that in mind next time I talk about alternatives 👍
@GrapheneOS @ppaluchowski64 @Em0nM4stodon
Thank you for that writeup, it's helpful.
I didn't realize LineageOS lags behind. I have a OnePlus device that Lineage supports, and I assumed that had me covered. I just bought it this summer. 🤬
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