• Fredselfish
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    12 years 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.

    • @erwan@lemmy.ml
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      72 years 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.

    • @iSeth@lemmy.ml
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      2 years ago

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

        • @iSeth@lemmy.ml
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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
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            12 years ago

            I have the Samsung galaxy S22 Ultra. And definitely would want backup device first.

        • @ebike_enjoyer@slrpnk.net
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          42 years ago

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

        • DinDjarin
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          22 years 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.

    • Hot Saucerman
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      72 years ago

      K-9 Mail from Mozilla is an Android-version of their Thunderbird email client.

      • Fredselfish
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        32 years ago

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