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Help with Privacy (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 days ago by pandorabox@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Ive just startee getting into privacy, but i had a few questions.

I havent switched operating system yet due to fear of losing my data. I have a lot of pictures, contacts and messages i dont want to go missing. I have a one plus and i really love it. I do not want a pixel phone. Is there a way i can maintain privacy without changing phones?
If i delete google play services, will my phone not work correctly?
I have been replacing my apps with open source apps, is that helpful?
What vpn should i use? I have malewarebytes.

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[–] Libb@jlai.lu 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I havent switched operating system yet due to fear of losing my data.

If you value any data, you should already have backups (plural), right? So, if you decide to switch OS you don't need to worry about your data since you have backups (plural). Hint: if you don't do backups already, start now with or without OS switch.

If i delete google play services, will my phone not work correctly?

Depends what you do with it. What OS you use. My spouse is using /e/OS and she has access to all the apps she needs, but I reckon you probably don't use the same app as we do (we're both 50+) ;)

I have been replacing my apps with open source apps, is that helpful?

Depends. It's probably a good idea but if you use open source apps to access and use non-privacy respecting services, well, they won't help much.

What vpn should i use? I have malewarebytes.

One you trust. I use Mullvad and Proton. Both are paid for.

[–] pandorabox@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Im not sure! Whatever one that came with my one plus! I use my phone alot, so maybe something that has a lot of power. I have so many texting apps.

I should try a new vpn and see what i like!