DeGoogle Yourself

9186 readers

2 users here now

A community for those that would like to get away from Google.

Here you may post anything related to DeGoogling, why we should do it or good software alternatives!

Rules

Be respectful even in disagreement
No advertising unless it is very relevent and justified. Do not do this excessively.
No low value posts / memes. We or you need to learn, or discuss something.

Related communities

!privacyguides@lemmy.one !privacy@lemmy.ml !privatelife@lemmy.ml !linuxphones@lemmy.ml !fossdroid@social.fossware.space !fdroid@lemmy.ml

founded 5 years ago

MODERATORS

CrypticCoffee@lemm.ee

CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml

Byereddithellolemmy@lemmy.world

chevy9294@monero.town

I'm considering using lineage OS on my android devices. Has anyone tried this? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 4 years ago by Hondolor@lemmy.ml to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml

3 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Not sure if this is the best place to ask, but has anyone used lineage OS, and is this a good Rom in order to prevent google data mining and tracking?

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] MajorHavoc@programming.dev 1 points 1 month ago

LineageOS is terrific, and gives you the option to kick Google's services off your device, entirely.

I think the reason we tend to see GrapheneOS recommended here often, is that it's an easier transition - since GrapheneOS has special support for running Goggles services inside a privacy friendly sandbox.

I also prefer GrapheneOS where I can use it because of the dedicated quick toggles for camera, microphone, etc.

That said, I love LineageOS, and since most devices can't run GrapheneOS, LineageOS is often the best option.

I'm now comfortable enough without Google services that I haven't installed them on my last several LineageOS devices. With Google services not installed, I consider LineageOS a strong contender with GrapheneOS for building a reasonably private device. I consider Google the biggest (of many) threats to my privacy.