I mean, it's all compromised but at least Android gives me the ability to customize...
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The less closed source code the better. Apple is 100% closed source.
Have a look at #GrapheneOS or maybe #LineageOS.
I've looked at graphene but haven't taken the plunge. What are your thoughts on each?
#GrapheneOS is state of the art and easy to install, but you need a Google fone to install it. So this solution is expensive and you are on Google hardware. If you have an older fone, check if it is supported by #LineageOS or #CalyxOS, in combination with a App separator, firewall, VPNs and DNS resolver software on your fone like #Island or #Insular or #Shelter ; #AFWall+ : #AdAway or #DNS66 or #TrackerControl ; maybe #MullvadVPN