hardware:smartphones:leavinggoogle
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| But now, it feels like Google has left me behind. | But now, it feels like Google has left me behind. | ||
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| + | ===== TL;DR ===== | ||
| + | Google’s new Play Store restrictions mean you can’t install apps from outside their store—including F-Droid and custom apps. This article explains why I’m leaving Google/ | ||
| ===== Problem ===== | ===== Problem ===== | ||
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| That’s what I want: something that warns you if you’re about to do something risky, but ultimately says, “Hey, it’s your phone.” Google used to be like that. | That’s what I want: something that warns you if you’re about to do something risky, but ultimately says, “Hey, it’s your phone.” Google used to be like that. | ||
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| + | More details on my android alternatives search is located [[androidalternatives|in this article]] | ||
| ===== Next Step ===== | ===== Next Step ===== | ||
| I’ll get a burner phone so I have a backup if needed, then I’ll take my Android 7a and see what happens. I’ll try to write more when I’ve done that, if anyone’s interested. | I’ll get a burner phone so I have a backup if needed, then I’ll take my Android 7a and see what happens. I’ll try to write more when I’ve done that, if anyone’s interested. | ||
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| + | ===== Glossary ===== | ||
| + | ^ Term ^ Definition ^ | ||
| + | | F-Droid | Open-source app store for Android, focused on privacy and free software. | | ||
| + | | NextCloud | Open-source suite for file sync, calendar, contacts, and more—self-hosted alternative to Google services. | | ||
| + | | μlogger | Open-source location logger for Android, with self-hosted server support. | | ||
| + | | Sandboxed Play Services | A way to run Google Play Services in a restricted environment for better privacy on some custom ROMs. | | ||
| + | | Burner phone | A cheap, secondary phone used for testing or as a backup. | | ||
| + | | GrapheneOS | Security- and privacy-focused Android-based OS, mainly for Pixel devices. | | ||
| + | | /e/OS | Privacy-focused Android-based OS, supports many devices. | | ||
| + | | OwnCloud | Predecessor to NextCloud, open-source file sync and sharing platform. | | ||
| + | | Scope creep | Gradual expansion of a project’s requirements or features beyond its original goals. | | ||
| + | | Play Store | Google’s official app store for Android devices. | | ||
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| ===== Links ===== | ===== Links ===== | ||
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