[-] TooMuchVanced@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago

I'm currently using a Moto Edge 30 Ultra it's basically completely AOSP Android the only stuff that's pre-installed are the Moto Apps that are actually useful for the phone which also don't have any ads and the phone has way better performance than all my stupid Samsung Exynos phones. So Motorola would be very good for what you're looking for. If you don't want to go with Motorola though I would recommend Sony or Fairphone.

[-] TooMuchVanced@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Yeah they definitely lost me as well for a long time now.

Reasons:

  • Shit Marketing/Shitty Launch Events
  • Copying Apple (Removing headphone jack, IR scanner, removable backcovers etc.)
  • No real innovation other than the Fold/Flip Series anymore (Still no real fast charging but charging an insane money for their devices etc.)
  • Putting the Exynos chip even in their flagships (Snapdragon is way better than the Exynos Chips it's basically a scam if they sell the same model with a way worse chip that costs the same)
  • Putting intrusive ads on the set-up screen, making it easy for service providers to install random apps, Always trying to get you to use their apps (this not only happens on the A-Series instead also on the Flagships)
  • Producing the A-Series that the iSheeps will most of the time refer to when comparing the newest iPhone to Android (The A-Series phones are the most shitty phones you can ever use)
  • That they merged the Note-Series into the S-Series
  • More and more Bloatware installed right out of the box
  • Their new Galaxy AI (which they didn't call Galaxy Brain) runs mostly not even on device and they'll charge you for it in 2025 when they instead just could have said "We'll let you use the On-Device AI Features for free but the Online Features will cost 4.99€/month/We'll let you use the On-Device AI Features for free but the Online Features will only be free for 2 weeks after you bought the S24 Ultra from our Website after that time period you need to pay 4.99€/month for the online features" or they could've waited a bit longer to develop the AI for fully On-Device use and everyone would've been happy. Also that they advertised it as it would be an S24 Ultra exclusive is insane since not only the S24 Ultra gets it.

For anybody who comes across this buy phones by the following companies instead of a Samsung:

  • Sony
  • Google Pixel
  • Nothing
  • Motorola
[-] TooMuchVanced@lemmy.world 22 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Samsung needs a new Marketing Team they never promote actual cool useful features instead they only present one singular new feature for over an hour. Also they shouldn't adapt to Apple every time they remove a feature since it hurts their uniqueness image. Also they shouldn't use their Exynos Chips anymore they're so out of date compared to the Snapdragon Chips.

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[-] TooMuchVanced@lemmy.world 8 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

You can just use VoIP to call people it's not a big deal and you don't need to go the extreme ways which are being mentioned in the video you can also just spoof a lot of your device information, use a different OS etc. Minimizing privacy risks is always good but you don't need to take it that crazy serious if you're just a normal individual like me and you. We are low-value for big companies the more power, known you are the more steps you should take to protect your privacy.

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submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by TooMuchVanced@lemmy.world to c/privacyguides@lemmy.one

The video discusses the privacy concerns associated with SIM cards in mobile phones, highlighting three main reasons to be cautious. First, it explains how SIM cards enable constant location tracking through communication with cell towers. Second, it delves into the autonomy of SIM cards, particularly proactive SIMs that can send hidden messages to the cell network without the user's knowledge. Lastly, it explores the potential risks of having too much control centralized on a single device, particularly in terms of split tunneling with VPNs.

Then Naomi shares personal reasons for not using a SIM card in her phone, emphasizing alternatives such as relying on WiFi, using an anonymous Calyx hotspot, or considering mobile hotspots. The benefits of these alternatives include increased privacy, the ability to control VPN usage, and reduced exposure to potential hidden messages sent by SIM cards. The video also touches on potential downsides, such as the need to carry multiple devices and potential connectivity issues when using hotspots.

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submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by TooMuchVanced@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

The video discusses the privacy concerns associated with SIM cards in mobile phones, highlighting three main reasons to be cautious. First, it explains how SIM cards enable constant location tracking through communication with cell towers. Second, it delves into the autonomy of SIM cards, particularly proactive SIMs that can send hidden messages to the cell network without the user's knowledge. Lastly, it explores the potential risks of having too much control centralized on a single device, particularly in terms of split tunneling with VPNs.

Then Naomi shares personal reasons for not using a SIM card in her phone, emphasizing alternatives such as relying on WiFi, using an anonymous Calyx hotspot, or considering mobile hotspots. The benefits of these alternatives include increased privacy, the ability to control VPN usage, and reduced exposure to potential hidden messages sent by SIM cards. The video also touches on potential downsides, such as the need to carry multiple devices and potential connectivity issues when using hotspots.

[-] TooMuchVanced@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

Been using it for half a year I really like it because they haven't had any big controversy, they have all the features that I need and their business is located pretty close to where I live.

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[-] TooMuchVanced@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

If you don't have a desktop you can't use it so to have something that does the same that you can use on mobile is pretty cool.

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by TooMuchVanced@lemmy.world to c/android@lemmy.world

How to:

Features:

  • no bricking - if you remove essential app you will need to do factory reset, but that's it!
  • auto detect previously uninstalled apps if you've already removed any using adb

Screenshots:

https://i.imgur.com/3uuMvVJ.png

https://i.imgur.com/ScByjdz.png

https://i.imgur.com/fAwxCRn.png

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[-] TooMuchVanced@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Yeah idk my mistake updated the post

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by TooMuchVanced@lemmy.world to c/apple_enthusiast@lemmy.world
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If you want to watch it on an open source privacy respecting platform use this Piped-Link: https://piped.video/watch?v=hmQHgWNAg24&t=0

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[-] TooMuchVanced@lemmy.world 36 points 1 year ago

This is nothing new It has existed for 3 years now.

[-] TooMuchVanced@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago

Yes it's supposed to be a list of suggestions.

[-] TooMuchVanced@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Tutanota or Protonmail

[-] TooMuchVanced@lemmy.world 21 points 1 year ago

It's not only because of Sync alot of other FOSS apps were released or got an update around the same time.

[-] TooMuchVanced@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Bro how many are there I feel like I can add unlimted apps lol

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