cross-posted from: https://thelemmy.club/post/11226460

This post is going to be a bit personal (and maybe a little bit out of context, it’s not just Google software I want to remove) but I’m tired of not knowing what to do about it. I want and have wanted to get rid of a bunch of proprietary software in my life, including but not limited to Google’s software, for quite a while now, and I even got a Pixel 7A with hopes of installing GrapheneOS. But there are a few problems. First, my parents are understandably concerned and need me to use Google Maps’ location sharing whenever I go to school. All my classmates use Instagram and we have that as our only messaging platform. I currently use DFInstagram, but I feel that it is not free from spyware. Finally, I also own a DJI Mini 3 Pro, and the associated DJI Fly app just refuses to work under GrapheneOS (I tested). Is there anything I can do to replace or limit the access of these aforementioned proprietary apps?

  • BearOfaTime@lemm.eeEnglish
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    7 months ago

    Try DivestOS for your app issue - it’s not as locked down as Graphene, but it’s really good.

    I prefer it over Graphene on Pixel. It’s barebones Android with open-source apps for browser, file manager. It doesn’t have Google Services, you can install MicroG to the work profile if you need it for certain apps, and isolate them there.

    I like to root it so I can run apps like AF Wall for managing IP Tables (the native firewall in Linux, which Android has).

    If you add a DNS tool like ReThinkDNS, you get some really granular control over DNS resolution too.