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Re: Using de-googled android and Linux mobile devices

  • Subject: Re: Using de-googled android and Linux mobile devices
  • From: Dianne Skoll <dianne [ at ] skoll [ dot ] ca>
  • Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:08:09 -0500
On Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:10:04 -0500
Lucas Fryzek via linux <linux [ at ] linux-ottawa [ dot ] org> wrote:

> I'm curious if anyone in the OCLUG has tried using de-googled android
> or linux based phone OS like PMOS? How has your experience been?

Yes.  I have LineageOS on a tablet and I quite like it.
I documented by calendar/contacts de-googling at
https://dianne.skoll.ca/writings/de-googling-my-life/

>     - K9 mail works great for anything I need

It's now branded as mobile Thunderbird, but yes, I use it.

>  * Web
>     - I've been using firefox on android forever

Also!

>  * Files, notes, and pictures

I don't bother with that because I don't keep important things on my
phone for very long.  I use FileBrowser+ to copy them onto my computer.

>  * Authenticator
>     - I use Aegis for TOTP, and it works great

Aegis is a fantastic app, yes!

>  * Maps
>     - This is the biggest pain point. OSMAnd I've found really
> annoying to use.

Agreed.  I still use Google Maps.  You can use it even on a de-googled
device via the browser.

I have tried PostmarketOS, but don't really like it.  Sadly, Android
still is a better user experience on a mobile device, IMO.

Regards,

Dianne.

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