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Android FOSS+H hacks

This is a collection of posts on how to mod Android phones to contain less non-free and/or privacy-disrespecting software and hardware.

Background

  • Overview of an Android phone (TODO)
  • Basic setup: microG LineageOS with device encryption (TODO)

Hardware

  • Remove unnecessary sensor hardware (TODO)

Software

  • Self-hosting your personal data
  • Free and privacy-respecting location providers
  • Enforce internet access through Tor

Miscellaneous

  • Enable ADB in highly-constrained situations
  • Migrating app data to a new phone
  • Control your phone via keyboard and mouse
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