Small Mobile Operating System Alternatives by Country
Here are some great open-source alternatives to IOS and Android.
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I'm sorry, but choosing an OS solely on the nationality of its developers is just careless and should not be encouraged. You should primarily aim for functionality, privacy and security.
The only OS on your list that meets these requirements is Graphene which remains the only true alternative for Android and IOS on mobile devices. The main drawback is that it only works on Google devices due to their superior hardware. The rest of Android Roms lack severely in terms of security features and in some cases are even worse than simple Android. /e/ OS is one of them. The unlocked bootloader and the delay in security updates substantially reduce the security of your device. Mobile based Linux OS are underdeveloped and do not have access to most apps available on the market. They can be considered an alternative only if you use your phone for its basic features and for emailing.
If you can, get a Pixel and install Graphene on it. If not, degoogle your device as best as you can, use a vpn, a password manager and a private email provider.
EDIT: Here is a useful chart comparing all the Android Roms - https://eylenburg.github.io/android_comparison.htm
If you really want to ditch Android, but you can't get Graphene then your second best choice would be Calyx.
The majority of people don't need so much security, for example I don't use SELinux even on desktop.
If you can, get a Pixel and install Graphene on it. If not, degoogle your device as best as you can, use a vpn, a password manager and a private email provider.
I'm sorry but I won't give Google more money, I think they have enough billions of dollars already.
I prefer to support business projects and developers who are for open source and the independence from the Big Tech
Buy second-hand then. You get a cheaper phone and you don't give google a single cent. Win-Win.
Why ? If I can give the same money to Murena, Iodé or Fairphone ?
My answer was more oriented towards not giving google any money but I agree with you on supporting the "good guys" instead of just not supporting the bad guys.
The majority of people don't need so much security, for example I don't use SELinux even on desktop.
Privacy goes hand in hand with security. If you don't have strong security then you can't say that you have privacy. Governments and hackers will exploit your oversight to breach your device, rendering your distancing from Big Tech pointless.
I'm sorry but I won't give Google more money, I think they have enough billions of dollars already.
I understand and I feel the same way. It's ironic that in order to obtain the highest level of security and privacy you have to first degoogle and then go back to Google, but life is funny that way. If you are adamant about it, then I suggest you buy a refurbished Pixel.
I prefer to support business projects and developers who are for open source and the independence from the Big Tech
And I encourage you to do so! More than 90% of my apps on my mobile devices now come from either European devs or FOSS projects. Similar situation on my laptop as well that now runs Linux instead of ChromeOS.
However, I strongly urge you not to compromise your online security and privacy. Choosing a weak Android ROM as your OS is one way you can do that and it can have more negative effects on your life than just staying with your default Android. If you really feel the need to ditch Android immediately, then go for Calyx if you can, but try to switch to Graphene when you can. I also can't immediately switch, but I will probably choose Graphene when I'll be able to.
divestOS my beloved 😞
also how's harmonyOS? I wanted to look into that
Harmony is closed source which is a massive red flag as even Android is open source. Definetly not a good alternative.