Hello Lemmians,

I’ve recently moved over to Linux Mint for Windows and I’m very happy with the decision. There are only like 2 things I can’t do on Mint but I’m confident I could do them if I invested some more time. Anyway, my system is on dual boot so I could start Windows if I wanted to / needed it.

Now, I’d love to do the same on my phone, basically eliminating techbrofash stuff and replacing it with something FOSSy. It’s a Samsung from 2018, do I have any chances? Specifically, having to use a Google account all the time bugs me.

I’m not a heavy phone user since I prefer computers, but as you all understand I’m not keen on having Netanyahu & friends know at what time of night I pee.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

  • lasercom
    2·
    5 天前

    In addition to the OS options people have already suggested, I will add that if you are stuck on android, you can at least install f-droid as an alternative to the google play store. It has a nice selection of foss apps that can at least help you in part of the journey out of the google ecosystem. I personally love the NewPipe app as an alternative front end for watching stuff on YouTube.

    I will add a warning that installing a different OS on your phone in some cases can cause problems between the phone and the cell service provider. So research thoroughly for your specific case before doing that.

    • Rogelio_MarcianoOP
      2·
      5 天前

      Thank you, I’m stuck on Android for the moment indeed. Started using F-Droid a while ago and already replaced a couple of default apps.