Topic: Lineage Os

2 chapters across the catalog

Freedom Phoney
Episode 1364 25:20 - 33:27

1364: Freedom Phoney

Freedom Phone Technical Skepticism, Graphene OS Comparison

Technical analysis of the Freedom Phone suggests it lacks a public GitHub repository or transparent code, unlike established privacy projects like Graphene OS. The "Trust" interface featured in the marketing appears to be borrowed from Lineage OS, while the hardware resembles generic smartphones available on AliExpress. Concerns are raised regarding the involvement of the Mercer family and Parler in funding the project.

Gain of Function
Episode 1244 2:28:45 - 2:34:21

1244: Gain of Function

Off The Grid, Lineage OS and F-Droid Open Source

In the "Off The Grid" (OTG) segment, Adam Curry discusses Lineage OS, an Android-based operating system stripped of Google services. He recommends using the F-Droid store for open-source apps and the FOSS browser for privacy. The segment warns against the new contact tracing systems being integrated into Apple and Google devices.