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

  1. 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?
  2. If i delete google play services, will my phone not work correctly?
  3. I have been replacing my apps with open source apps, is that helpful?
  4. What vpn should i use? I have malewarebytes.
  • ☂️-@lemmy.ml
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    18 hours ago

    told me to never let the computer update

    probably beause sometimes, they sneak in stuff we may not want with updates. totally understand where hes coming from.

    graphene and lineage

    every few months, every few days, or every other day. depends on device.

    updating every few months or so is good enough for most people. alternative, open source software wont really come with garbage anyway, so no big deal.