Samsung is partnered with google and is filled with bloat. I might just try to offload all my data on a backup and then try to reset it to default to see what happens.

If I can get the OS on my Samsung then that will work.

Thanks for that! Do you have to put the .apk on the device before you start it, like through usb to your laptop?

From what I’ve read, the other Android OS’s do not work with any US carriers. I think some folks got them to work with a Pixel/T-Mobile/Graphene combo, but that is not only literally buying a Google phone, it is also limiting me to one carrier. I would get a Pixel, but the whole point is to get away from google, not give them more money.

So can google track users if you watch a youtube video on Peertube?

This is a better list than the ones I’ve seen previously. Thanks for sharing.

I’m in the US so I can’t. Unless I get a Pixel, made by stupid google.

Wait what? Really?

I just use mapquest. It’s not the best, but it’s a step in the right direction, I guess.

Congrats! Good job! I’m right behind you. So close…

What country are you in, and what type of phone/OS did you use?

Also, congrats!

I agree with this. I almost just want to get a dumb phone for calls and a hotspot with a pinephone or something for everything else.

I’m in the US, and unfortunately, there is an escalating data threat with the latest Supreme Court Ruling that will allow uncleared parties (or poorly cleared parties) to access our government personal data. When combined with the broligarchy data, the aggregate of those becomes extremely dangerous to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of people. Life is short, but we’re in an emergency crisis, in my opinion. Data protection is a civic duty at this point. The carelessness could very well create a caste system here.

Tried a search for jellyfin earlier today, and my tv youtube all would not load it.

I’m having trouble with that too. Maybe we should all start posting videos of cool stuff so it will take off.

Why does everyone dislike snap? I just didn’t want to use Canonical products, but I was unaware that others didn’t like it.

I’m a beginner, and this was helpful. Just wish there was a vpn/security supplementary post. I used to run a ps3 media server off Ubuntu about 15 years ago, but haven’t tried Plex or Jellyfin yet. Thanks OP for sharing!