Reclaim your Privacy! Ditch Android & Apple!

[@davidbombal]

Big thank you to Brilliant for sponsoring this video! Try Brilliant for free (for 30 days) and to get a 20% discount, visit: Brilliant.org/DavidBombal Do you realize that you have very little privacy if you use Android or iOS? You location information and a huge amount of your data is being sucked up by Google and others. If you want privacy, you want to replace sotck Android with CalyxOS. In this video I show you how to install CalyxOS on a Google Pixel phone in 8 minutes. Start setting yourself free from the matrix. // PDF // CalyxOS install PDF: davidbombal.wiki/calyxos // KZbin Video REFERENCE // You want Privacy? Ditch Android and Apple and install GrapheneOS (in 8 minutes): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHnbn52ZrcR6aZY // David's SOCIAL // Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb X: twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: instagram.com/davidbombal LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal Facebook: facebook.com/davidbombal.co TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal KZbin: www.youtube.com/@davidbombal // MY STUFF // www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal // MENU // 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - Brilliant Advert 03:12 - Supported Phones 03:42 - CalyxOS Features 04:31 - Downloading CalyxOS 05:04 - Why Windows? 06:17 - Installing CalyxOS 08:50 - Checking The Hash 12:50 - Unlocking The Bootloader 14:28 - Setting Up CalyxOS 16:21 - Aurora Store / F-Droid 19:42 - Work / Personal Profiles 20:56 - Conclusion 22:04 - Outro android calyxos google pixel pixel 7 pixel 6a ios apple graphene os grapene iphone tor proxy chains ios matrix tails tails linux invisible online hide identity privacy kali linux online privacy internet security online privacy and security online privacy tips online privacy guide internet security tutorial Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel! Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. #wifi #iphone #android

[@InterruptedByFireW]

Got an s24 Ultra, RIP

[@NANa-nz2pz]

I love Brilliant, been using it for few months now its worth every penny spent and thank you David for the recommendation. Finally, listening to David Advice , watching his video have been great help for me I've expanded and gained a lot of knowledge. watch his older videos follow his steps and you'll be unstoppable

[@WildRapier]

I do!

[@Masterkeibo]

Graphene OS is actually easier and way more secure than Calyx. Please do your research more carefully.

[@elujoker]

can you install them on Samsung s24 ultra??

[@GeoDevine]

I installed GrapheneOS on my sister's Pixel 7 (including sandboxed Google Play) and she hasn't even noticed that it is not the stock Android. GrapheneOS is always the only choice for privacy and, more important, security.

[@Anna-ep7uk]

Peak sibling moment🤣🤣

[@fl4m3s_]

Hell yeah. That’s a caring sibling.

[@RIZFERD]

How can you be sure about real privacy, when you're literally connected to the internet. Even with those so most anonymous encrypted OS.

[@BarrelTitor91]

@@RIZFERD Not using accounts, or using burner accounts. Not using sim that is linked to you. Using VPN or Tor.

[@jithumohan5572]

does payment apps work?

[@CraigHollabaugh]

I haven't flashed a phone in years and it's great to see how easy it's become. Thanks DB and Brilliant.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you Craig! Much easier these days :)

[@TheRealMrGuvernment]

It is still very very hit and miss depending on the actual phone, Samsung and others have done their best to stop rooting entirely.

[@CraigHollabaugh]

@@TheRealMrGuvernment I can see that, it's good that they have phone specific bins.

[@neo_the_chosen_one777]

@@TheRealMrGuvernment yeh a will try today in a samsung A12 to see if it works ....i flashed many phones in the passed but now a days security in google have been updated so sometimes its hard

[@shivamsharma-yd8dj]

​​@@neo_the_chosen_one777hey did you trying flashing it?

[@Tom2112Tom]

This is BRILLIANT! I've toyed with DeGoogled phones before but it was always a real chore. This was so easy, I litterally did it while watching your video. I'm lucky enough to have my old phone - a Pixel 3a XL - lying around. So I've installed CalyxOS on it, and if I pop my SIM from my daily phone in it, I can test drive CalyxOS for as long as I want. Beautiful! Thank you, sir!

[@Whatreally123]

Problem with all this is that people just don't care about security and prefer convenience. I have urged so many of my friends to ditch WhatsApp and choose Signal but didn't happen. Too entrenched to bother.

[@saurabhsingh2890]

successfully installed it on my moto g52, enjoying it. thank you for the tutorial

[@redacted629]

Operating systems like CalyxOS and GrapheneOS make an assumption that I'm personally curious about. Can we trust the hardware that the operating system is being installed on? Standard computers have been found to run management engines and microcode, as well as an operating system closer to the hardware, thus questioning potential undoing of what should be a privacy focus.

[@RedDeckRedemption]

Gotta find hardware that's not chingchong. Chigger hardware, down to the chips, are entirely bugged.

[@greuju]

Buddy there's basically zero way to be completely immune to the level of cyber intrusion that can happen now. You'd have to build your own phone out of open source parts and then create an operating system of your own with Linux. Even then I believe a lot of the instructions are just built in that allow for spying.

[@arvaneret_329]

​@@RedDeckRedemption Is macOS also ching-chong? Because that's also back-doored, for instance.

[@Plazmal]

I'd trust the security implementation more than any other android device. No matter what you do, there will be proprietary firmware of some kind. I'd also recommend doing some research on things like the Titan M chip and other things. One thing Google does well is security.

[@redacted629]

@@Plazmal Thanks for that. I appreciate what you're saying regards it being better than others. My concern is the possibility of an overriding chip and/or software layer that negates the great work of the project or the team.

[@Teclado1995]

Hello David, just for u to know, u don´t need to explain what u use and what for. Nowadays everyone complain about everything, so in the end it is what it is. You are doing public service, teaching and much more, for free. There are thing´s that are common sense, like demonstrating in windows bcse normally (global scale)people use it instead of mac or linux. Keep up the good work, cheers.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you. Agreed - people always complain - no matter what I do. Appreciate your support :)

[@bobobobee9708]

He’s not doing it for free.

[@Teclado1995]

@@bobobobee9708It´s interesting because u understand why i said "for free" but u wanted to be "smart ass" anyway, but yeah i will give it to you, is not for free for him, but it is for us. :)

[@Dilgash.]

ok..granny Windows is the best (Globaly).

[@andljoy]

The reason i like graphine is that you can have a container for the google services. Some things do just need it like banks etc .

[@davidbombal]

Agreed. I really like graphene, but it's a big jump for some people.

[@brettlaw4346]

@@davidbombal It is the cheapest with 7 years of service for the Google Pixel 8. The biggest issue with other roms is the length of security updates. It is hard to find cheap, factory unlocked phones that still receive security updates and will end up be cheaper on an amortized basis. So much so, it is basically impossible. The low level phones like the Motorola Play simply aren't supported by any of the custom ROMs and even if they did, they might have 3 years of support when they come out new, a year left when they are on sale for $150. At that rate, you're better off with a Pixel. Unless, you're just going to use them as a throwaway or a binge drinking phone, in which case, lifespan doesn't matter much anyway, just overall cost. Now, let's discuss changing the IMEI and mac addresses on the radios of the Pixel.

[@andljoy]

@@davidbombal It is, even for myself its a bit of a push .

[@robertdowny5403]

Haven't found that i need google services for my banking app to work. I use calyx with microG. It works fine

[@andljoy]

@@brettlaw4346 The only reason i replaced my oneplus 7t with a pixel 8 pro is that the oneplus was out of support. It did everything i wanted but did not get security updates any more. The pixel is lovely but the 7t was just fine.

[@Maxშემიწყალე]

"De-google your life by buying a Google Pixel!" What?

[@Dr.Mzungu]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@3XPL0iTRHaX0R]

De google focussed on Google services which monopoly internet. Nobody cares about hardware. If hardware matters , we should have de-snapdragon , de-Intel etc.,

[@peter_de_Jong817]

It's one of the only brands that let you lock the firmware.

[@nenadcaric5195]

​​@@peter_de_Jong817you mean unlock? And not exactly true, Motorola, Samsung, Xiaomi and i think even Sony does along with OnePlus.

[@Artur-sw8er]

Yeah a phone with backdoors.

[@richardhyman6981]

Another great short format vid with relevant information on a topic that I’ve definitely been delving into and looking for more information. Thank you!

[@amboisland]

19:42 There's this feature ive always wanted that's to switch user profile based on password / lockscreen pattern it looks similar to the profiles you made mention of. It's almost like having two separate devices in one

[@ikemkrueger]

The installation PDF is very easy to follow. I like it!

[@RayHaubrich]

I flashed my old Samsung with cyanogen mod to degoogle it. My current phone is not supported by graphen OS or the one in your Video.

[@davidbombal]

Pity it's discontinued :( But agreed - wish there were more options for other phones.

[@balasundareshwarana.766]

What is the model of your old Samsung?

[@RayHaubrich]

@@balasundareshwarana.766 hello, Samsung i-9000 was my old Smartphone with cyanogen.

[@greuju]

Uh. That big mod should work for it. I can't think of it's name. It's literally the cyanogen mod updated. Whatever crdroid is built off of. That's what I use

[@alexandernikolov8907]

Thank you David, simple and useful video as always! Keep the good work!

[@octavianminescu]

How safe is second space? For example. If I have the important apps like banking in the main space and apps like Facebook in second space. Can you make a video about this? Thanks

[@pkoppula]

I'm glad I did not discard this video and watched it fully. Not that I'm going to flash any device now. But this video was extremely helpful and this is a great demo. For example, I never knew we could open cmd using the windows explorer's address bar. 😲 Thanks for doing this video. 👏🏼

[@ChandravijayAgrawal]

but all data will be deleted, so if anyone is trying it, keep that in mind that all your data including photos, chats etc will be gone

[@-COBRA]

just ask Google and/ or your phone manufacturer. they have backups of your data.

[@ChandravijayAgrawal]

@@-COBRA yes taking backup before deleting is necessary, but after deletion they remove your data from front end server, and it stays in cold storage or until they need for any purpose

[@-COBRA]

@@ChandravijayAgrawal i'm not talking about standard "Backup" feature you use in your phone :D

[@ChandravijayAgrawal]

@@-COBRA what made you think I was?

[@_ayabulela_]

i'd love to know more about other mobile phone Operating Systems. thank you for this video

[@davidbombal]

You're welcome!

[@JanSoltan-wj1hs]

Check out XDA Forums

[@sotecluxan4221]

Me, too. Did not watch the vid, I am very excited to learn who is behind Calyx and if free, why? Assuming u will not code an OS on a short rainy sunday afternoon....

[@WaveformV1.0]

@@sotecluxan4221open source project with legendary contributors. Thanks all who contribute to Open Source projects. ❤

[@Gamingkidunya91]

David sir you are really great 🎉😮 I am your big fan.... Your vedeos are very helpful and interesting for education purpose ❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@davidbombal]

Thank you! I appreciate your support!

[@Gamingkidunya91]

@@davidbombal Sir I had installed Kali nethunter and installed more pkg in the termux but when I try to hack or scam for just kidding to my friend then not any command works no any scam works ..... So what's the point of installing it? Then I uninstalled..... But I want to try again sir..... Please tell what should I do?

[@anvayashakti2374]

Thank you very much Sir David! Great link to improve security 💯👏🤝

[@OH2023-cj9if]

Can I use all my banking apps on calyx with push notifications and use the camera as normal?

[@muslimseo]

I liked it. I like your presentation David. Keep it going

[@TheJensss]

Great video! But the two main problems with modified phone software is that only a few phones are supported, so cheap Chinese phones with fantastic hardware and garbage software are not supported. The other problem is that many applications like banking software, digital drivers license and so on often are blocked from used on "modified" software.

[@4n4Queen]

What ? Most of custom rom can use banking apps and other apps.

[@TheJensss]

@@4n4Queen I have teste multiple that was blocked if the phone was rooted

[@4n4Queen]

@@TheJensss of course it will not work if you are on rooted devices. But it still will work if you know how to hide root from those apps , nowdays there is 3 method , 2 of them root on kernel side , most of the apps didn't know there is root capabilities unless you told them or granted them the access. I'm on rooted devices , most of my banking apps and other working fines.

[@TheJensss]

@@4n4Queen Cool, what phone are you using?

[@lmillerJesusistheredeemer]

Can this be done with Galaxy A53 ?​@@4n4Queen

[@shannonwilliams9744]

Enjoy your shows and how informed and packed with info.

[@RnVjayBZb3V0dWJl]

I am heavily into privacy :P Already had a GrapheneOS phone for.. 2 years i think? Great OS! Can even do banking on it which is great! However, my bank app always complains cause "you don't have google playstore so this app won't work". Just press ok and it will still work. It's just a "scare tactic" to try and make you have google playstore.

[@DashRendar308]

This OS is very convenient. It does everything that stock Android does, minus the constant tracking, ads and spyware. I am using it for two years now on an older Pixel and the support from the developers is very good, you get most updates only a couple weeks after the official Google ones. It is a shame it only runs on so few devices, but the Pixel phones are usually pretty good so its not much of a compromise.

[@shyguy1051]

Are there Operating Systems one would use for de-googling for non Calyx and graphine supported phones?

[@Xiquinhodasilva99]

Ubports, Mobian, Maemo Leste, Lune OS and PostmarketOS.

[@fromdagroundup23]

Does all this even matter? Once u sign in apps and sign into social media, cant u be tracked thru them?

[@restuprasetyoaji9799]

yes, super yes :D

[@mungox1]

yes, this is a lifestyle change to stay private. Facebook is insecure no matter where you use it.

[@KyleNorris-s8y]

I'm working on Lineage Os 21 on my Motorola Edge Plus 2023 but Im having issues with certain important apps working with Micro G soI am hunting for alternatives. Currently using Shelter to install all my apps in a Work profile and keep the Lineage apps separate.

[@daleastiles]

I use Windows, macOS, and Linux. I've never made a dime in IT from macOS or Linux. I make my living with Windows. It just is what it is.

[@-COBRA]

Why for "degoogled" phone i need to buy google phone?

[@JonsCreditAndTravel]

I love your videos David. I work in Cyber Security. Always good stuff. But I have a question....is there another video coming for iPhones?

[@davidbombal]

Thank you! What specifically about iPhones?

[@JonsCreditAndTravel]

Well, we are always told how secure iPhones are and how much Apple cares about our privacy, security, etc. But we all know Apple collects as much data as Google does. Its too bad we cant do this kind of thing with iPhones.

[@davidbombal]

@@JonsCreditAndTravel Agreed. Your only choice is to move away from MacOS to Linux and iPhone to something like CalyxOS or GrapheneOS.

[@JonsCreditAndTravel]

Yeah...I know. But I was hoping for the wizardry of David Bombal to pull a rabbit out of your hat. 😁 I run an S24 Ultra now (Im a traveler and love the cameras) But I also have a Pixel 8 Pro that Im going to put Calyx on and see how I like it.

[@escape808]

This video/OS only works for pixel phones so if you don't have one you are SOL. Quite useless video that is niche. I also have a s24 ultra and there is nothing we can do.

[@yash1152]

14:39 which launcher is that? does it allow making the drawer transparent with dark tint? the animated icon of the clock app is super nice touch - lawnchair launcher introduced that to me

[@MusicRelaxationByNature]

Wow I really love how big influensers start talking about this subject!

[@johndoe392012]

Is it secure that when you access the 'Settings', you cannot turn any of the permissions options off including Location?. Literally when you access the settings it has access to everything you have done or are doing. Do 'Settings' communicate and send data online?. Id'e like to find out!

[@leonhardheiliger2605]

It's curious that the only choice of android smartphones for privacy-focused DeGoogled roms are smartphones manufactured by Google. Why are we so suspicious of Google's OS, but trust Google's hardware?😅

[@manimaranm4563]

Exactly, how can they be even sure about this customOS does not have any trackers or other security issues. Linux mobiles seems to be a better option than these

[@johndoe6817]

@@manimaranm4563 hmmm can you tell me more about linux mobiles ?

[@yash1152]

12:30 is that google saying goodbye or is it saying that i will still be here on this phone?

[@MinaSchloch]

GrapheneOS is fundamentally more secure, but I appreciate all efforts. CalyxOS being easier than GrapheneOS makes no sense.

[@gullible119]

Yea, he didn’t bring up any points to why calyx is easier to download then graphene.

[@here-lies-wes1738]

I think the easier portion would be the fact that Calyx is available on more than just Pixel phones.

[@frankfaubert1927]

Graphene seems to only be available for Pixel phones. I use a Moto phone because of their battery life so CalyxOS might be better. The main thing I want to do is get rid of the spy and bloatware. Samsung is famous for its bloatware.

[@yash1152]

8:55 uhh, all these are soo repetitive tasks. aria2 downloader makes things very very simple. aria2c can be downloaded and installed on windows with scoop like: "scoop install main/aria2" create a plain text file with all the links, put in newlines after each url these 2 lines, indented, containing "checksum=sha-256=", and "check-integrity". then run with "aria2c --input-file=". # lines are ignored. example of the file would be: # File number 1 my-url-one-goes-here checksum=sha-256=FILES1-DIGEST-HERE check-integrity # File number 2 my-url-two-goes-here checksum=sha-256=FILES2-DIGEST-HERE check-integrity

[@jodeci5564]

If you use this OS does this mean you cant use certain apps like banking apps?

[@syntbob]

you'll still be able to use your banking apps

[@jodeci5564]

@@syntbob thanks

[@armanis1234]

only google pay not working

[@JanSoltan-wj1hs]

Depends on your bank. However, to hide the fact that you have a custom ROM you must root your device and set up many things to spoof your device's properties and the fact that you have root. It's not easy and takes quite a bit of effort to both srt up and maintain. However if your banking app works even after installing Calyx, you can consider yourself lucky and just leave it at that

[@ariasm8911]

Dont worry if you do not have one of those supported phones, at core its android you can strip any custom OS to its core by simply editing its .img file and removing those packages, takes a little time but saves money

[@OumarSL]

How can we be sure calyxOS is not spying too?

[@anonymoususerinterface]

Free and Open Source Software. You can check through the codes that it isnt spying on you.

[@mohammadal-kamsha4020]

Exacty what i was saying 😂

[@mungox1]

@@anonymoususerinterface who is educated enough to read the source code ? you have to depend on the developer

[@GrayShadow13]

Getting a pixel 8 pro with CalyxOS next week, good info!

[@mitchcoin7700]

Hi. Great things to know. U know I love this knowledge U give us. Just great Wonderfulo know I have options and soon purchasing a second phone$$. Dr. DAVID you are the best Thank you!!

[@WanderingNikhlesh]

Does it support banking apps? What happen is most of the times, banking apps does't support custome ROMs.

[@StonerBaya]

Just what I've been looking for ❤

[@davidbombal]

I hope you enjoy the video :)

[@billcrane2444]

Excellent video. Easy to follow. CalyxOS works great. Thanks.

[@brianstevens6691]

Be careful of "privacy" products. Some are fed honeypots

[@JBSbass]

name a few other than just parroting what you heard in day care.......what a claim......ive tested a few degoogled roms and run them through PiHole and GrapheneOS and CalyxOS are not sitting with open ports waiting for ingress connection attempts.

[@yash1152]

does calyx os allow to take benefit of the android desktop mode with display output port? the motorola's "Ready for" might be the only feature on a moto phone for which someone can skip using the calyx os. 17:20 i like the calyx's firewall though :)

[@wfgit3380]

Based on your earlier video, I was about to buy a Pixel 8 Pro and install GrapheneOS. Do you recommend one OS over the other? Most interested in which is more secure.

[@yash1152]

7:36 _"This is a unique digest of the [file]"_ have never heard "digest" in context of hashes in normal use before. but yeah, it seems much more apt/closer to normal english meaning of the hash otherwise... as for technical use, it's used in expansion of MDx.

[@RarelyCorrect]

Graphene is definitely not a "heavy lift" in any way compared to Calyx. If anything, it's easier because you can use the Play Store which people are already familiar with, and it has better app compatibility overall. The fact that people still compare these two in 2024 is very weird to me.

[@GeoDevine]

So true! The GrapheneOS web installer is stupid-proof and Android Auto works on GrapheneOS.

[@dawidvanstraaten]

Uhm... what's the point of a DeGoogled phone if you use the PlayStore? Further setting up all your profiles and every app is very time consuming. Obviously if you're hardcore into privacy then use GrapheneOS. David said that in the video.

[@graog123]

Which of the two *won't* support the install of Microsoft Authenticator app?

[@RarelyCorrect]

@@graog123 haven't tried that so idk for sure. However as long as it doesn't use the play integrity api (which is only used by some banking apps afaik), it should work on Graphene.

[@frankfaubert1927]

Graphene seems to only be available for Pixel phones. Is that correct? If so, CalyxOS is available for other phones besides Google Pixel. Maybe that's where the draw lies?

[@NeoVdV]

Before I do ... will the camera QR reader work immediately as I will need it to change my eSIM on to this phone. Using a Pixel 7a for it.

[@HiddenPalm]

These videos should just always start off with, "We only have stuff for Pixel users. We have nothing of interest for Samsung users".

[@Fuzzzdaddy]

Unfortunately that has little to do with the AOSP fork developers who make things like CalyxOS or GrapheneOS. You can pretty much squarely blame Samsung's (and most other Android OEMs) for not providing proper support for alternate operating systems, or for outright crippling the devices if you attempt so.

[@peterc2697]

With the removal of 2G and 3G networks, some 4 & 5G phones will be barred because they cannot make emergency calls over the 4 or 5G network. Does this replacing of Android allow emergency calls over the 4G network?

[@Elrushbo13]

If possible a video showing how to go from having calyx already back to stock then into another os like graphene or vice versa would be awesome to see, I just got graphene installed but I'm intrigued about calyx too

[@anasaamir3992]

I am curious did the battery life changes because fhere are no tracking happening in the background

[@speedibusrex]

Privacy is a human right.

[@NeoVdV]

Can you please make a step by step like this for installing iode OS. Thx.

[@carljohnson-111]

The best privacy is to live under the rock.

[@Mbro-dq2do]

Love your channel David

[@mrcvry]

Never used Android. Saw a cheap Pixel in a shop, installed Graphene to test it and I've been using it for years now. Everything works. The only problem is that not every app works in other user profiles. I now only use the default private and work profiles.

[@yash1152]

मैंने आजतक किसी से नहीं सुना कि android पर "other user profile" का वास्तविकता में उपयोग होता हो, आप पहले हैं - और आपके लिए भी यह नहीं चला 😂😂

[@mrcvry]

@@yash1152 Most of the apps work, but a few do not because they are trying to be extra secure. I have a different profile for banking stuff. These apps work surprisingly well.

[@peddrew]

I hope I will be liking this OS, just installed it today.☺

[@HughbertJassGaming]

Excellent video! I actually have a Brax2 phone which I have been very happy with running BraxOS… a version of AOSP

[@doktorparadox1791]

So technically still Android.

[@NeoVdV]

Can you change afterwards to on other OS like iode ? Can you go back to the original Android OS for if you want to sell your phone later ?

[@StephenRobinson-nov2874]

Super confused, the headline says "Ditch Android and Apple "and then you go on to tell people to install an Android OS.

[@mungox1]

yes, you need to stop using iPhone, ditch it

[@RA63913]

no, you're not he's saying, " Ditch android and apple." he's talking about the regular android that tracks everything you do on your phone calyx is based on the open source project of android, which is very different from the android you see on most phones

[@ABOUT_TECH797]

David I like your pdf thing which you doing nowadays ❤️

[@KarmaReacts99]

What about Samsung?

[@danielbaker1248]

The Samsung phones are locked down so it's incredibly difficult to change the OS. I think this should be illegal but the US Government likes to kiss the feet of Corporations.

[@KarmaReacts99]

@@danielbaker1248 So there is no way to change it? Maybe their can be way to unlock.

[@danielbaker1248]

@@KarmaReacts99 I have searched the web with that very question in mind, but i have found no answer yet.

[@KarmaReacts99]

@@danielbaker1248 Thanks for your efforts. I wish in future their will be Solution.

[@fearincoherem7671]

I was wondering if it supports any form of UPI because Gpay usually doesn't work after rooting a device.

[@Roger-ws8rj]

So in other words, it's not likely gonna work on the phone that your average person is currently using...

[@polaris7472]

Works as designed, thank you for the help and trigger, google and apple free now, great feeling 🙂

[@TheIndica]

Shouldn't using apps like Facebook, Instagram on a degoogled phone defeat the purpose of privacy?

[@davidbombal]

Some people would agree with you. A lot of this stuff depends on your threat model and your privacy and cybersecurity requirements. Getting rid of all the Google tracking in stock Android is a big step forward. If you want hard core privacy, use Graphene with no social media apps or other apps can that affect your privacy. However, not everyone is ready for that level of hassle. So, this is better than a stock Android and a good start on the privacy journey. Horses for courses as they say in the UK. There is no one size fits all option - you need to decide for yourself.

[@Afriqueleblanq]

Facebook, Adobe and my banking app launches countless tracking attempts daily. I don't even have Facebook!! But I cannot install any other ROM, so I use DuckDuckGo to try stop trackers. It has to be enabled manually. Adobe is another not on my phone, yet trying to track me down.

[@telmomoreira7616]

@@davidbombal I get it but why not just get a brick phone instead?

[@nagaindosiar-j2e]

It is definitely not safe to install applications from stores other than Google Playstore, and it is possible that every system application has a backdoor inserted into it.

[@supreetmavintop1829]

thats what google has put into our minds .......its far from honest(truth is hidden)

[@trendz4422]

CalyxOS or GrapheneOS ?

[@L0tsen]

I prefer calyx as I like microg. Graphene is more hardened and more secure but does have some glitches. The graphene devs have also been a little sketchy before. Both are good options but I find calyx better as they focus more on open source and their Os works on phones other than pixels

[@danishshaikh4979]

​@@L0tsenhow other than pixel?

[@L0tsen]

@@danishshaikh4979 they support them official like fairphone 4 and 5 and moto g32 g42 and g52 to my knowlage

[@BryanEnsign]

How does this stop nations from already having the sim keys and wiretapping?

[@savagepro9060]

It's so frekin ironic that the best phone to 'de-google' is a Pixel, which is actually made by . . . Google!🤣😂😆😅

[@davidbombal]

The ironies of life 😀

[@nicoventer5565]

This just makes me think of ANOM phones, and how it might just be a state sponsored os with a back door making you feel at ease to use is.

[@pw2l697]

Android - you should call it Google's android. What about Lineage os? A vanilla lineage OS is better because more devices support it.

[@DanSlotea]

Do the banking apps work? Last time I used it, nothing worked.

[@pw2l697]

@@DanSlotea Maybe your banking app depends on Google services. In that case you need to use microG services. What did your Banking app show when launched? Because every case scenario with different apps will need different kind of approach! Leaving Google now days has become very complex thing bcs of dependency of users. You need to have the time to research and have alternatives available. Initially people will struggle!

[@DanSlotea]

@@pw2l697 it said it won't run on custom roms, said someghing about the bootloader and another thing I can't remember. At that time i had google services nano installed.

[@ericnakayama286]

Great information David, thank you!!!

[@parosdelos6914]

nice david😀

[@davidbombal]

Thank you!

[@b.o2187]

I flashed pixel experience on my redmi note 7 couple years back and i remember I searched through internet if it is safe for me to flash an OS and use my banking apps and UPI. I saw several videos that says UPI won't work in a custom rom ed phone but i tried and i used that phone for another year UPI and banking apps works fine no issues founded. But it stills a doubt for me if it's safe. The phone still works fine and i love the change from MI UI to pixel experience it was wonderful.

[@seektruthenlighten]

Timely video

[@davidbombal]

I hope you enjoy the video :)

[@DovydasRybakas]

Literally.

[@raoulbakker1287]

@@DovydasRybakas why? Did. A breach happen?

[@shellz831]

I have been watch videos on Grapheneos early this week. I'm ditching Samsung

[@shellz831]

What about scope storage, and multiple user profile?

[@janprohaska2781]

can it be done on the ulephone 18t? I have a relatively new device and it's a shame to throw it away. thanks

[@alejandrocarmonaligeon]

Thanks. Love this video

[@yash1152]

3:11 google का मनपसंद time pass, 2016 से: settings app में कभी सफेद पृष्ठभूमि लगा देना, कभी काली; icons में कभी रंग डाल देना, कभी monochrome कर देना; categories में कभी grouping कर देना, कभी हटा देना। "innovation, brand new, beautiful, hard work"

[@lokeshh_]

De-google my phone? My phone brand name is GOOGLE pixel 😭

[@mungox1]

you can't change the brand name but you change the OS

[@alexcerzea]

cold you do one with lineageos? mostly because it supports more devices than google pixel

[@eviesmason]

I'm using a graphene os and it's easy to use

[@rogersmith2158]

Hi I have just viewed the video, looks very interesting but I do not see any support for Samsung Note 9, is there a way to install this OS on such a device?

[@crono331]

Done already. Im on graphene os

[@ferencszabo3504]

This works if the metal already doesn't have backed in backdoor! Like the MINIX OS on Intel CPUs!

[@itsLuffie]

I'd love to see these OS available for redmi devices too 😢

[@davidbombal]

It's a pity that the range of devices supported is so small. Google Pixel is the best for these types of installs.

[@Anondrops]

​@@davidbombalYea totally agreed

[@saumyajitpurakayastha8974]

I don't know how are you able to read my mind 😂 I was really looking for something like this😁

[@xxevnxxe]

Let's ditch Android and starts using another Android which have more twist in it

[@glennstokdal8364]

Have 1 imported question for you David? I Heard you Said you used signal right? Correct me if im wrong, you propobly right that its secure and such, but wanted to ask you of silent cirle? Doesn't they have good privacy? Havent meet anyone or spolen to many cuz ive kinda been looking for a guy like you 😊 a brilliant phone and tec guy that like as much as me to flash phones, i did it alot before, but is there a chance I could pm msg you have some very imported question as i Said, have a few phones to de google but maybe you could help me alittle 😊❤

[@vasiluckys9238]

Ein lieber Freund hat mir einmal gesagt: "wenn es nichts kostet, ist es auch nichts wert." Viele leute würden sehr gern für ein system bezahlen der Privatsphäre und Sicherheit anbietet. Wenn etwas gratis ist, es heisst irgendwie müssen diese leute ans Geld kommen, möglicherweisse daten verkaufen. 1. Es muss etwas kosten sonnst niemand ist verantwortlich. 2. Es muss ein Firma das system entwikeln der vertrauenwürdig ist. z.B. Malwarebytes oder Bitdifender oder änliche.

[@Divox_O]

Hey, David apart from the listed phone by architec of Qubes and Calyx OS Am I able to download it and install the OS in other phones. Thank you for your time.

[@ilyak.6035]

>Ditch android >Install android based system Bait title

[@malaimama]

Isn't there a way to de-google without sacrificing on software updates.