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[–] GriffinClaw@lemmy.zip 11 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (19 children)

Apologies if this is the wrong place to ask, but I literally have no idea in which community this question goes.

I just got Samsung Galaxy A16, and then I learn just how controlling Google/Android is becoming. Research says I SHOULD be able to deGoogle and flash a ~~linux OS~~ custom Android ROM

My question is, as a beginner, which one should I go for? does it have any issues I need to look out for?

Note: Edited for clarity.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago (3 children)

You should return your Samsung for a refund and then start over with a device from a company that's less abusive.

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[–] Vanilla_PuddinFudge@infosec.pub 11 points 4 days ago (7 children)

This sucks for the average person but, well, everything tends to. If you don't look for avenues around literally everything "default", you're being scammed. They don't, so they will be.

I do, so I'll be carrying a Oneplus 6T and slapping a mobile Linux OS on it for my needs.

that's not usable!

For you.

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[–] ronigami@lemmy.world 7 points 4 days ago

Can someone just do the needful?

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