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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (4 children)

You can degoogle android by removing or sandboxing google play services. CalyxOS and LineageOS dothisb AFAIK.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

how are they in terms of user interface?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

They use the stock android interface. They’re (oversimplification but) basically android with all the proprietary and Google stuff removed.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

LineageOS is derived from the normal android ROM and CalyxOS is similar to android as well, as far as I remember. The look and feel is supposed to be what people are most used to.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

How does that work? Have instructions?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How do I do that? You have instructions or a walk through?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Both Roms have extensive instructions on their website. The important thing is whether your device is supported.

calyxos.org

wiki.lineageos.org/devices/

You will need to unlock the bootloader and wipe the device. If you've never installed android, here be dragons. A backup device is recommendable to say the least. Not liable, etc..

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

How does that work? Can you walk me through how to do that?