/e/OS, My Android Smartphone Without Google
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A demo of an Android setup that removes Google services and installs a Lineage-based ROM while using microG to replicate Google APIs redirected to Mozilla or user-chosen servers. The presenter shows an 11-year-old Galaxy S4 running Android 11 (patched Feb 5, 2024) syncing mail, contacts and calendar via Nextcloud, with an anonymized app store sourcing Play and F‑Droid, Magic Earth for navigation, and one-click features like IP/Tor masking and fake GPS.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Introduction to /e/OS
- 1:46Privacy issues with Android
- 3:56About /e/OS
- 4:59Installation demo
- 8:16Key features of /e/OS
- 13:23Security and browsing
- 14:27Benefits and conclusion
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