Here are some great open-source alternatives to IOS and Android.
European:
- Ubuntu Touch Germany 🇩🇪
- Postmarket OS Europe 🇪🇺
- Sailfish OS Finland 🇫🇮
- Manjaro Arm Germany 🇩🇪
- /e/ OS France 🇫🇷
Non-european:
- Graphene OS Canada 🇨🇦
- WebOS South Korea 🇰🇷
Come join us at !linuxphones@lemmy.ca to discuss building up the alternatives.
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.
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.
The majority of people don’t need so much security, for example I don’t use SELinux even on desktop.
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 ?
Fairphone is great until you realize that the implementation is just bad, especially as far as security is concerned. They don’t even use a current SoC and promise updates beyond Qualcomm’s end of life date which is a major red flag.
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.