"We build desirable, open source, privacy-enabled smartphone operating systems.-https://e.foundation/ e Foundation is a recent fork of LineageOS. It looks like it supports older devices, such as the t0lte device (aka Samsung Note 2) that I had to upgrade from when LineageOS stopped supporting when they rolled out Android 9, Pie. So, of course, I'll be … Continue reading e Foundation
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Seedvault: Encrypted Backup for Android
"While every smartphone user wants to be prepared with comprehensive data backups in case their phone is lost or stolen, not every Android user wants to entrust their sensitive data to Google's cloud-based storage. By storing data outside Google's reach, and by using client-side encryption to protect all backed-up data, Seedvault offers users maximum data … Continue reading Seedvault: Encrypted Backup for Android
Tech Veganism
"One place where the veganism metaphor breaks down is that, although nearly anyone can be a vegan, tech veganism is mostly practiced by those who are expert enough or privileged enough to learn the elaborate workarounds to avoid the GAFAMs of the world. Setting up an Ubuntu laptop, a LineageOS phone, a Fastmail account, and … Continue reading Tech Veganism
Swimming Against the Stream of Convenience
A year ago, I deleted my Facebook account. It was a bit of a watershed moment for my digital life because it was the start of a process, where I took a hard look at my use of the "free" services offered by Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple and tried to assess whether other … Continue reading Swimming Against the Stream of Convenience
Installing LineageOS on a Samsung Device
Updated: April 2021 after updating a Samsung S5 Qualcomm device to LineageOS 18.1 or Android 11. LineageOS is an alternative operating system for your phone. It's what stock Android looks like, i.e., it doesn't have the unnecessary software from device manufacturers and phone carriers. Installing it is also an interesting exercise in how taking more … Continue reading Installing LineageOS on a Samsung Device
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