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While on some level I agree, perhaps it's time to push Linux phones as well?
For anybody who has any sort of techie knowledge, that could be a better long term option once Linux phones get more momentum and funding.
Jolla phone is available to order now but the software is Linux but not complitly open sadly
Available options for mostly open systems among others seem to be the PinePhone, the ClockworkPi uConsole, and the Librem 5. The latter two seem to have significant shipping delays and more technical caveats, however.
Having an alternative phone is fun. I've had many throughout the years.
The problems start when you need to interact with others. Like your bank, which only has the login app in the Android or iPhone Store. Or your local transport app. Uber, your library, Starbucks, etc, etc. Or 2FA for various services.
Of course, one solution is to have a main phone with a SIM, and a $60 Android for those services which require it. It can work, but it's not for everybody.
I have no Android phones. Just avoid the privacy disaster apps entirely. Switch your banks, buy transport tickets that are printed out. It's a nuisance but it's possible.
I agree that Linux phones would be an alternative, but they're not going to get there by the September deadline.
Open Android development will need to continue for another (vague handwaving) 5 years yet