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submitted 3 months ago by ratboy@hexbear.net to c/technology@hexbear.net

I am not a nerd(respectful), but I would like to know how you'd set up your phone. I'd like to start leaning into more opensource/privacy minded apps and such to avoid having as much of my data harvested. I'm still going to use apps like Instagram which are obviously horrible but I figure trying to do better in other areas is better than nothing.

  • what to delete
  • what apps are a must (calendar, maps, app store etc)
  • vpns?
  • keyboards?
  • email besides proton? Is there a way to have my emails from Google forward to this address?
  • everything needs to connect to Google accounts is there a way around this?

And yes any other advice on making your phone functional/fast/anonymous/aesthetically pleasing is welcomed thankkkkks

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[-] FumpyAer@hexbear.net 3 points 3 months ago

I mean basically add as little as possible. Adding Google Play services is something you should avoid if you're serious about privacy. There is an alternative backend called MicroG.

[-] ratboy@hexbear.net 2 points 3 months ago

But I wonder if you have any favorite Google alternative apps that you would use instead? Like for maps, weather, etc

[-] Lawn_and_disorder@hexbear.net 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Organic maps, yr.no . Scroll f-droid add some repos . Yr.no has an app, however you can just go to the website and add it as a browser app ( called add to home screen in my browser menu) no need for apps. This is the first thing i check for any service i need. Do the same for my cell provider, insurance company and so on

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