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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