submitted 2 days ago by pandorabox@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Ive just startee getting into privacy, but i had a few questions.

I havent switched operating system yet due to fear of losing my data. I have a lot of pictures, contacts and messages i dont want to go missing. I have a one plus and i really love it. I do not want a pixel phone. Is there a way i can maintain privacy without changing phones?
If i delete google play services, will my phone not work correctly?
I have been replacing my apps with open source apps, is that helpful?
What vpn should i use? I have malewarebytes.

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[-] merde@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

netGuard to control which app connects to which site and which apps are blocked ☞ https://f-droid.org/packages/eu.faircode.netguard/ or https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard

[-] pandorabox@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Thats a good idea! I'll check it out!

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