What are some simple things i can do while using an android phone to maintain some privacy. Been thinking about this since seeing a thread on favorite foss apps. I currently use duckduckgo browser with their tracking deterrent vpn and simple keyboard. Thanks in advance
There are a few basic things you can do to enhance your privacy.
Use firefox we a browser.
User an offline password manager like keepassdx.
Substitute Google apps like notes, tasks, and calendar with privacy Foss ones.
Switch your online app with local ones. For example. Rather than using pocket casts, use antennapod instead.
throws_lemy@lemmy.nz 10 months ago
On non-root android phone, I always use this steps to maintain privacy
Install f-droid app first, so you can install these below apps from f-droid repo
gedaliyah@lemmy.world 10 months ago
I’d also toss in AnySoftKeyboard and Organic Maps.
user224@lemmy.sdf.org 10 months ago
I also like NextDNS. You can try it without account as well, I think for 7 days, if you click “Try it now”. Of course, if you delete cookies you get 7 days again.
Notamoosen@kbin.social 10 months ago
I want to second this. Paid is only $2 a month or $20 a year. Excellent for blocking various trackers on all devices even those not on your home network.
e_mc2@feddit.nl 9 months ago
I gave [Openboard debug]github.com/Helium314/openboard) a try especially because it supports multilingual typing and has additional features. Really happy with it.