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+====== Android Alternatives ======
 ===== TL;DR =====
 Google will soon restrict app installs to the Play Store only, breaking F-Droid and custom app use. This article explores alternatives to Android, focusing on Linux-based and Android-based OSes (like GrapheneOS, LineageOS, /e/, CalyxOS). Key points: Linux offers privacy and control but limited hardware/app support; Android-based ROMs extend device life and privacy but may lose some features. If you want to escape Google, check your device’s compatibility and ensure it’s OEM unlocked before proceeding. My current pick: GrapheneOS on Pixel.
-====== Android Alternatives ======
+===== Alternatives =====
 I have always been interested in alternatives to the Android operating system used in various mobile devices, but never had a reason to investigate further. As a systems operator, I spend most of my waking hours working on digital equipment, and this is an area which does not relate to my job. However, I have two custom apps which were written specifically for me, and I tend to use F-Droid for as much as possible.