diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index 82259be..e77a4e4 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ **6. After I ungoogled my smartphone, I can't find all important apps in the F-Droid Store, are there any workarounds?** - The F-Droid Store only contains Free and open-source software (FOSS), as not all apps are FOSS we have collected some workarounds [here][knowntowork] -**7. I really like the synchronization of my calendar between my devices with Google, do you have any workarounds?** -- Yes, we have created a small [How-to][calendar] sync your calendar without using Google. +**7. I really like the synchronization of my calendar between my devices with google, do you have any workarounds?** +- Yes, we have created a small [How-to][calendar] sync your calendar without using google. @@ -28,4 +28,4 @@ [guide]: https://gitlab.com/domaindrivenarchitecture/lineageos-fairphone/-/tree/main/Guides [offer]: https://meissa-gmbh.de/pages/lineageos_fairphone/ [knowntowork]: https://gitlab.com/domaindrivenarchitecture/lineageos-fairphone/-/tree/main/KnownToWork -[calendar]: https://gitlab.com/domaindrivenarchitecture/lineageos-fairphone/-/blob/main/KnownToWork/sync_calendar.md \ No newline at end of file +[calendar]: https://gitlab.com/domaindrivenarchitecture/lineageos-fairphone/-/blob/main/KnownToWork/sync_calendar.md diff --git a/Guides/1. PrepareInstallation.md b/Guides/1. PrepareInstallation.md index 7303855..03169f0 100644 --- a/Guides/1. PrepareInstallation.md +++ b/Guides/1. PrepareInstallation.md @@ -2,16 +2,16 @@ ## On your computer 1. Download and install adb & fastboot - 1. In case of Windows + 1. Windows 1. [Download adb & fastboot](https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools) - 2. Maybe it is necessary to install USB-Driver by windwos update [see](https://forum.fairphone.com/t/gerat-wird-im-fastboot-mode-nicht-erkannt-os-flashen/42920/2) - 1. In case of Linux `sudo apt install adb fastboot` + 2. It may be necessary to install USB-Drivers by windwos update [see](https://forum.fairphone.com/t/gerat-wird-im-fastboot-mode-nicht-erkannt-os-flashen/42920/2) + 1. For Linux do `sudo apt install adb fastboot` 2. Download LineageOS .img and .zip files - 1. In case of [Fairphone 2](https://download.lineageos.org/FP2) - 1. In case of [Fairphone 3](https://download.lineageos.org/FP3) -3. Generate Unlockcode + 1. For the [Fairphone 2](https://download.lineageos.org/FP2) + 1. For the [Fairphone 3](https://download.lineageos.org/FP3) +3. Generate unlockcode 1. In case of Fairphone 2, it is not necessary 1. In case of Fairphone 3: - Find IMEI number (Settings - About phone) - Find serial number (Settings - About phone - Model and Hardware) - - enter them [here](https://www.fairphone.com/en/bootloader-unlocking-code-for-fairphone-3/) and get your unlock code. + - enter [here](https://www.fairphone.com/en/bootloader-unlocking-code-for-fairphone-3/) and get your unlock code. diff --git a/Guides/2. LineageOsInstallation.md b/Guides/2. LineageOSInstallation.md similarity index 56% rename from Guides/2. LineageOsInstallation.md rename to Guides/2. LineageOSInstallation.md index 058aceb..61b9894 100644 --- a/Guides/2. LineageOsInstallation.md +++ b/Guides/2. LineageOSInstallation.md @@ -2,32 +2,32 @@ ## 1. Check your prerequisites on your computer [ ] adb and fastboot are installed on your computer? -[ ] you have downloaded bootimage (img) and LineageOS (zip)? +[ ] you downloaded the bootimage (img) and LineageOS (zip)? [ ] you have the unlock code (in case of Fairphone 3)? -[ ] you have a usb cable prepared? +[ ] you have an usb cable ready? [ ] you have removed your screen lock? [ ] your phone has at least 70% battery? -[ ] you are prepared to erase all the data on your fairphone? +[ ] you are prepared to erase all the data on your Fairphone? -## 2. Unlock your fairphone +## 2. Unlock your Fairphone Unlocking will allow us to overwrite the boot-loader. 1. Navigate to "Settings - About phone" -1. Press 7 times “Build number” to enable Developer mode +1. Tap on “Build number” 7 times to enable developer mode 1. Navigate to "Settings - System – Advanced – Developer options" 1. Enable USB Debugging 1. In case of Fairphone3: 1. Navigate to "Settings - System – Advanced – Developer options" - 1. Enable OEM unlocking with unlock your code + 1. Enable OEM unlocking with your unlock code ## 3. Connect via usb -For overwriting your fairphones boot-loader we will need connection to your pc. -1. Connect your computer & fairphone via usb -1. On your fairphone allow the usb connection -1. Type `adb devices` on your computer (in case of windows open the terminal in the directory containing adb&fastboot.exe and use the `.\` prefix. The resulting command will be: `.\adb devices`). +For overwriting the boot-loader of your Fairphone, it needs to be connected to your pc. +1. Connect your computer & Fairphone via usb +1. On your Fairphone allow the usb connection +1. Type `adb devices` on your computer (for Windows users: open the terminal in the directory containing adb&fastboot.exe and use the `.\` prefix. The resulting command will be: `.\adb devices`). The result should show something like ``` List of devices attached @@ -36,46 +36,46 @@ For overwriting your fairphones boot-loader we will need connection to your pc. ## 4. Prepare recovery image installation -The next step is the critical one. If this step goes wrong your fairphone may remain broken. Time to do some checks: +The next step is critical. If something goes wrong here your Fairphone may remain broken. Time to do some checks: -1. Check that your phone has at least 70% battery. -1. Reboot your fairphone to bootloader mode: Type `adb reboot bootloader` on your computer. -1. Fairphone should show the bootloader screen. +1. Make sure your phone has at least 70% battery. +1. Reboot your Fairphone to bootloader mode: Type `adb reboot bootloader` on your computer. +1. Your Fairphone should show the bootloader screen. 1. Type `fastboot devices` on your computer. The result should show something like ``` fastboot ``` -1. Check whether your downloaded recovery image is not broken. In case of - 1. windows type `Get-FileHash ` on your computer. - 1. linux type `sha256sum ` or alternatively `shasum -a 256 ` on your computer. +1. Check your downloaded recovery image + 1. In Windows type `Get-FileHash ` on your computer. + 1. in Linux type `sha256sum ` or alternatively `shasum -a 256 ` on your computer. 1. The result should look like ``` b6494278d0a399547a9344a6018a30b388f71a97ef52989bcdd661002f3a8631 lineage-18.1-20210906-recovery-FP3.img ``` -1. Now compare the number to the one given on the recovery image download page. Ensure, you are browsing secure with "https". +1. Now compare the number to the one given on the recovery image download page. Ensure you are browsing with "https". [](img/sha256.png) -1. Be aware, in the next step all data will be erased on your fairphone! +1. Be aware, in the next step all data will be erased on your Fairphone! ## 5. Install LinegaeOS recovery image All checks passed? Then lets continues: -1. Type on your computer `fastboot oem unlock`. -1. If your fairphone reboots, you might have to do the steps 2.1-2.4 again to re-enable USB debugging. Then `adb reboot bootloader` will bring you back. +1. On your computer type `fastboot oem unlock`. +1. If your Fairphone reboots, you might have to do the steps 2.1-2.4 again to re-enable USB debugging. Then `adb reboot bootloader` will bring you back. 1. Install fastboot image & reboot to recovery - 1. in case of Fairphone2 - 1. by typing on your computer `fastboot flash recovery ` ( is the img-file you have downloaded in 1.). - 1. in case of Fairphone3 - 1. by typing on your computer `fastboot flash boot ` ( is the img-file you have downloaded in 1.). - - If you see something like "boot partition is smaller than boot image" you might find the solution [here](https://gitlab.com/domaindrivenarchitecture/lineageos-fairphone/-/blob/main/Guides/InstallationFAQ.md). - 1. On the phone you should not see any difference and you phone should remain in the bootloader screen. Then hold Volume Up + Power. Release when boot logo appears. + 1. For Fairphone2 + 1. By typing on your computer `fastboot flash recovery ` ( is the img-file you have downloaded in 1.). + 1. For Fairphone3 + 1. By typing on your computer `fastboot flash boot ` ( is the img-file you have downloaded in 1.). + - If you see something like "boot partition is smaller than boot image" you might find the solution [here](https://gitlab.com/domaindrivenarchitecture/lineageos-Fairphone/-/blob/main/Guides/InstallationFAQ.md). + 1. On the phone you should not see any difference and it should remain in the bootloader screen. Then hold Volume Up + Power. Release when boot logo appears. 1. Reboot to Recovery without starting your original rom 1. in case of Fairphone2 1. With the device powered off, hold Power + Volume Up. Release when boot logo appears. 1. in case of Fairphone3 1. Use your bootloader to restart [](img/start.jpg)[](img/recovery.jpg) - 1. or use the button method, hold Volume Up + Power. Release when boot logo appears. + 1. Or use the button method, hold Volume Up + Power. Release when boot logo appears. Please take care not to boot in to your old Android / FairphoneOS. If you missed the proper reboot into recovery by buttons you've to step back to step 1. because your old os reinstall its own recovery over the one just installed. @@ -83,7 +83,8 @@ Please take care not to boot in to your old Android / FairphoneOS. If you missed ## 6. Install LineageOS -This step is no more dangerous. You can retry as often you want to. The LineageOs boot-loader will verify your binaries. +This step is not very dangerous. You can retry as often you need to. +The LineageOs boot-loader will verify your binaries. If you are already in the recovery mode you can go to step 6.3. 1. Choose Factory Reset - Format Data/Factory Reset @@ -94,19 +95,19 @@ If you are already in the recovery mode you can go to step 6.3. 1. Type `adb sideload ` on your computer ( is the zip-file you have downloaded in 1.). [](img/done.jpg) -1. Check whether you see the `Step 2/2` on the bottom of your fairphone. +1. Check whether you see the `Step 2/2` on the bottom of your Fairphone. -### 6.1 Optional installation of Google Apps +### 6.1 Optional installation of google Apps -If you can't abstain from the Google Apps or the Google Play Store there exist packages with various scopes, you will find a package comparison here: [https://github.com/opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Package-Comparison](https://github.com/opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Package-Comparison). You have to install Google Aps in front of first the first start wizzard. -1. Download the favored version from [here](https://opengapps.org/). -1. Install the gapps the same way, you installed LineageOs: `adb sideload ` +If you really need the google Apps or the google Play Store there are packages with various scopes, you will find a package comparison here: [https://github.com/opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Package-Comparison](https://github.com/opengapps/opengapps/wiki/Package-Comparison). You have to install google Apps before the first start. +1. Download your favored version from [here](https://opengapps.org/). +1. Install gapps the same way, you installed LineageOs: `adb sideload ` ### 6.2 Reboot into LineageOS and prepare for OEM Lock -Reboot the system then your phone should start the installed LineageOS. -Then do again steps 2.1 - 2.4 to re-enable USB-debugging and boot again into fastboot mode with `adb reboot bootloader`. +Rebooting the system should get you straight to LineageOS. +Then do steps 2.1 - 2.4 again to re-enable USB-debugging and boot again into fastboot mode with `adb reboot bootloader`. ## 7. OEM Lock @@ -116,33 +117,33 @@ OEM unlocking / locking will erase all data, so we should ensure to do the lock ``` fastboot ``` -1. Type on your computer `fastboot oem lock`. +1. On your computer type `fastboot oem lock` and enter. ## 8. Start LineageOS -First start of your new LineageOS - hurray. -1. Walk through the initial LineageOS setup. If you want to avoid tracking from start, you should - 1. execute Step1 - 4 of [DegoogleLineageOs.md](DegoogleLineageOs.md) - 2. activate your wlan +The first start of your new LineageOS - hurray. +1. Walk through the initial setup. If you want to avoid tracking from start, you should + 1. execute Step 1 - 4 of [DegoogleLineageOS.md](3. DegoogleLineageOS.md) + 2. activate your wifi ## 9. Download the F-Droid App-Store -For installing more software we recommend F-Droid +For installing more software we recommend the F-Droid app store 1. Use the browser on your Fairphone to download F-Droid: [https://www.f-droid.org/](https://www.f-droid.org/) 1. Visit the download-folder and install F-Droid (accept the warning). -1. Do no longer trust your browser for installing apps: Settings -> Apps -> Browser -> extended -> switch "Install from unknown Source" off. +1. Do no longer trust your browser for installing apps: Settings -> Apps -> Browser -> extended -> switch "Install from unknown source" off. 1. Now you can install Apps like DeltaChat, NextCloud, Fennec, Tusky, k9 (...) through the F-Droid Store. ## 10. Enable Data-Encryption -Your private date should stay safe in case of loosing your phone -1. Settings -> Privacy -> Trust -> activate encryption (you've to choose at least a screen-lock-pin for this process). +Your private data should stay safe in case of loosing your phone +1. Settings -> Privacy -> Trust -> activate encryption (you have to choose at least a screen-lock-pin for this process). ## 11. Final steps -Now your phone is ready for usage -1. Disable Development Options: Settings -> System -> Development Options -> switch em off. +Now your phone is ready for use +1. Disable Development Options: Settings -> System -> Development Options. 1. insert your sim-card diff --git a/Guides/3. DegoogleLineageOs.md b/Guides/3. DegoogleLineageOS.md similarity index 58% rename from Guides/3. DegoogleLineageOs.md rename to Guides/3. DegoogleLineageOS.md index d3f9fc3..2fe9235 100644 --- a/Guides/3. DegoogleLineageOs.md +++ b/Guides/3. DegoogleLineageOS.md @@ -1,18 +1,20 @@ -# Remove Google-dependencies -As Android / LineageOS is a google software, there are some sintinels deeply baked in the system. We will remove them. +# Remove google-dependencies +As Android / LineageOS is a google software, there are some sentinels deeply baked in the system. +Here we will remove them. ## 1. DNS -Not every servername should be resolved by google: +Not every server name should be resolved by google: 1. Navigate to Settings - Network and Internet - Advanced - Private DNS 2. Enter new DNS: `dns3.digitalcourage.de` -## 2. Google captive Portal +## 2. google captive Portal -The question whether you are connected to the internet should not be googles decission: +The question whether you are connected to the internet should not be googles decision: -1. Replace Google captive portal check with [Kuketz](https://www.kuketz-blog.de/android-captive-portal-check-204-http-antwort-von-captiveportal-kuketz-de/). Therefore, connect your Fairphone with your computer and execute following adb commands: +1. Replace google captive portal check with [Kuketz](https://www.kuketz-blog.de/android-captive-portal-check-204-http-antwort-von-captiveportal-kuketz-de/). +Therefore, connect your Fairphone to your computer and execute following adb commands: ``` adb shell 'settings put global captive_portal_http_url "http://captiveportal.kuketz.de"' adb shell 'settings put global captive_portal_https_url "https://captiveportal.kuketz.de"' @@ -20,10 +22,10 @@ The question whether you are connected to the internet should not be googles dec adb shell 'settings put global captive_portal_other_fallback_urls "http://captiveportal.kuketz.de"' ``` -In order to test the settings, if they were correctly adopted, you can type in: +In order to test if the settings were correctly adopted, type in your terminal: `adb shell 'settings get global captive_portal_https_url'` -## 3. Google print service +## 3. google print service Did you ever use the google print-service? If not, let's switch it off: @@ -31,34 +33,34 @@ Did you ever use the google print-service? If not, let's switch it off: ## 4. Phone number lookup -LineageOS looks online for the entered number, but that is not their business. +LineageOS uses an online look up for the entered number, but that is not their business. 1. Switch of the forward lookup, the people lookup and the reverse lookup (Telephone-App - three points in the search field - Settings - phone number lookup). -## 6. Alternative Browser +## 5. Alternative Browser -Do not trust Googles Browser -1. Open Fdroid to install a Browser. We use Fennec ... +Do not trust googles Browser +1. Open Fdroid to install a Browser. We use Fennec. 2. Open Fennec and install "privacy badger" & mBlockOrigin as add-on. -3. Drag your Fennec-App-Symbol to the Browserlocation (at the bottom of your screen) & remove chromium -4. Determine Fennec as you standard browser. +3. Drag your Fennec-App-Symbol to the browser location (at the bottom of your screen) & remove chromium +4. Set Fennec as you standard browser. -## 7. Location Tracking +## 6. Location Tracking Nobody should track your location: -1. Check Privacy Settings and GPS (especially browser-settings from Fennec). +1. Check Privacy Settings and GPS (especially browser-settings for Fennec). -## 8. Browser search suggestions +## 7. Browser search suggestions -Not every input on your keyboard has to be sent to the search engine, especially not to Google. +Not every stroke on your keyboard has to be sent to the search engine, especially not to google. 1. Choose another search engine e.g. startpage or duckduckgo (Browser - Settings - Search) 1. Switch off the search suggestions (Browser - Settings - Search - Show search suggestions) -## 9. Deny net access for untrusted apps +## 8. Deny net access for untrusted apps -If you have to use less trustworthy apps, a firewall is very usefull. We use NetGuard ... +If you have to use less trustworthy apps, a firewall is very usefull. We use NetGuard. 1. FDroid -> search for NetGuard -> install. diff --git a/Guides/4. LineagosUpgrade.md b/Guides/4. LineageOSUpgrade.md similarity index 55% rename from Guides/4. LineagosUpgrade.md rename to Guides/4. LineageOSUpgrade.md index a4ae3be..16a18a6 100644 --- a/Guides/4. LineagosUpgrade.md +++ b/Guides/4. LineageOSUpgrade.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Upgrading your LineagOS -If there is a new major release, we can not use the update-app. We have to do some manual wor for the upgrade. +If there is a new major release, the update-app can not be used. Some manual work is needed to upgrade. * You can follow the instructions found here: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/FP3/upgrade * After Step 5. `adb sideload /path/to/zip` its okay if your adb says `Total xfer: 1.00x` -* The relevant output should be on your Phone Step 2 / 2 \ No newline at end of file +* The relevant output should be on your Phone Step 2 / 2 diff --git a/Guides/InstallationFAQ.md b/Guides/InstallationIssues.md similarity index 55% rename from Guides/InstallationFAQ.md rename to Guides/InstallationIssues.md index 9f68fe2..00643e0 100644 --- a/Guides/InstallationFAQ.md +++ b/Guides/InstallationIssues.md @@ -1,7 +1,16 @@ -# FAQ +# Installation issues + +## If OEM-unlock code doesn't work + +If you get the message "Password verification failed" on your phone after entering the unlock code. +It might be the problem, that you are using an old Android version. So update your Android and try it again. + +For additional information see here: https://forum.fairphone.com/t/bootloader-unlocking-code-for-fairphone-3-not-working/66685/6 + ## If "5. Install LinegaeOS recovery image" does not work You an try `fastboot flash boot_a ` or `fastboot flash boot_b `. The `boot_a` is the name of our recovery boot partition. If your FP was rooted several times this my result in a non factory partition name ... With `fastboot getvar current-slot` you can find out whether your suffix should be `_a` or `_b`. Find more possible names at https://forum.fairphone.com/t/find-out-boot-partitions-name/77171 + diff --git a/Guides/Summary.md b/Guides/Summary.md index af5fcd2..0d8364e 100644 --- a/Guides/Summary.md +++ b/Guides/Summary.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ 1. [Prepare installation](1. PrepareInstallation.md) -2. [LineageOs installation](2. LineageOsInstallation.md) -3. [degoogle your phone](3. DegoogleLineageOs.md) -4. [Upgrade LineageOS17 -> 18](4. LineagosUpgrade.md) -5. [OpenGapps](OpenGapps.md) \ No newline at end of file +2. [LineageOS installation](2. LineageOSInstallation.md) +3. [Degoogle your phone](3. DegoogleLineageOS.md) +4. [Upgrade LineageOS17 -> 18](4. LineageOSUpgrade.md) +5. [OpenGapps](OpenGapps.md) diff --git a/KnownIssues/GoogleApps.md b/KnownIssues/GoogleApps.md index 950fb13..4c85177 100644 --- a/KnownIssues/GoogleApps.md +++ b/KnownIssues/GoogleApps.md @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ -Obviously most Google apps are based on Google-services so apps like +Obviously most google apps are based on google-services so apps like - GoogleMaps - Youtube - Spotify - GooglePay -won't work without Google-services. +won't work without google-services. diff --git a/KnownIssues/Summary.md b/KnownIssues/Summary.md index 5c79b3e..ad1929f 100644 --- a/KnownIssues/Summary.md +++ b/KnownIssues/Summary.md @@ -6,4 +6,5 @@ ## Services issues -1. [Google-Apps](GoogleApps.md), without Googles servicer connect google services will not work. \ No newline at end of file +1. [Google-Apps](GoogleApps.md), without googles services connecting to google services will not work. +2. [WhatsApp-Telegram](WhatsApp-Telegram-problems.md), same problem as above. diff --git a/KnownIssues/WhatsApp-Telegram-problems.md b/KnownIssues/WhatsApp-Telegram-problems.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0a4dc55 --- /dev/null +++ b/KnownIssues/WhatsApp-Telegram-problems.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +# WhatsApp and Telegram doesn't work properly + +Retrieve pictures, videos, audio and voice-text doesn't work. diff --git a/KnownToWork/AuroraStore.md b/KnownToWork/AuroraStore.md index 43d7c9c..2df5d03 100644 --- a/KnownToWork/AuroraStore.md +++ b/KnownToWork/AuroraStore.md @@ -7,11 +7,11 @@ # AuroraStore -The AuroraStore works as an FOSS (Free-and-Open-Source-Software)-Client for the GooglePlay Store. With the AuroraStore you can anonymously download every apk from the PlayStore. -The advantage is, that you neither need a Google account nor any other GooglePlay Services. Another very beneficial aspect is that the AuroraStore has included the exodus-portal (which we already recommanded in our README) that provides privacy audits for all apps and shows you all trackers. +The AuroraStore works as a FOSS (Free-and-Open-Source-Software)-Client for the googlePlay Store. With the AuroraStore you can anonymously download every apk from the PlayStore. +The advantage is, that you neither need a google account nor any other googlePlay Services. Another very beneficial aspect is that the AuroraStore has included the exodus-portal (which we already recommanded in our README) that provides privacy audits for all apps and shows you all trackers. -Unfortunately there exist many apps that require parts of the GoogleServiceFramework (GSF). Those apps are tagged in the AuroraStore and may not work here we have collected some popular apps. Nevertheless there are also many apps which are tagged but work completely fine. -If you need apps which require GSF you can install MicroG. MicroG is a free software clone of Googles core libraries and applications. +Unfortunately there are many apps that require parts of the googleServiceFramework (GSF). Those apps are tagged in the AuroraStore and may not work. Nevertheless there are also many apps which are tagged but work completely fine. +If you need apps which require GSF you can install MicroG. MicroG is a free software clone of googles core libraries and applications. # Privacy diff --git a/KnownToWork/DeltaChat.md b/KnownToWork/DeltaChat.md index 3dfbad4..dbb4432 100644 --- a/KnownToWork/DeltaChat.md +++ b/KnownToWork/DeltaChat.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ # DeltaChat -Delta Chat is like Telegram or Whatsapp but without the tracking or central control. Delta Chat does not need your phone number. Check out our privacy statement. +Delta Chat is a messenger like Telegram or Whatsapp but without the tracking or central control. Delta Chat does not need your phone number. Check out our privacy statement. Delta Chat doesn’t have their own servers but uses the most massive and diverse open messaging system ever: the existing e-mail server network. diff --git a/KnownToWork/ESpeak.md b/KnownToWork/ESpeak.md index 4dd5031..6fe2ea3 100644 --- a/KnownToWork/ESpeak.md +++ b/KnownToWork/ESpeak.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ # eSpeak -eSpeak can be used as google free TTS (Text To Speach) system on your Smartphone. Offline is supported, no traking found. +eSpeak can be used as google free TTS (Text To Speach) system on your smartphone. Offline is supported, no traking found. ## Privacy diff --git a/KnownToWork/F-Droid.md b/KnownToWork/F-Droid.md index e9fdb6b..9bbd3ef 100644 --- a/KnownToWork/F-Droid.md +++ b/KnownToWork/F-Droid.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ # F-Droid Store -F-Droid is an installable app-store for FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. +F-Droid is an app-store for FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. # Privacy diff --git a/KnownToWork/OsmAnd.md b/KnownToWork/OsmAnd.md index 4fb70d6..7a9bd4e 100644 --- a/KnownToWork/OsmAnd.md +++ b/KnownToWork/OsmAnd.md @@ -9,13 +9,13 @@ # OsmAnd -OsmAnd is a navigation app, it is based on the OpenStreetMap (OSM) map database. The Data can be stored locally for offline use. +OsmAnd is a navigation app, it is based on the OpenStreetMap (OSM) map database. The data can be stored locally for offline use. In the F-Droid store you get OsmAnd~, which is a version without GooglePlay services. As a there are no Google dependencies the voice output does not work because TextToSpeech (TTS) is not installed. -Through the [AuroraStore]() you can install the Speech Services (unfortunately) by Google. Then you can activate TTS in OsmAnd~ and use your navigation app. +Through the [AuroraStore]() you can install the speech services (unfortunately) by Google. Then you can activate TTS in OsmAnd~ and use your navigation app. ## Navigation with Speech-Output -Using eSpeak (available on fdroid) now the navigation with spoken instructions is possible. +Using eSpeak (available on F-droid) now the navigation with spoken instructions is possible. ## Privacy @@ -24,4 +24,4 @@ The [source code](https://github.com/osmandapp/) from OsmAnd can be found on Git ## Reviews -* https://mobilsicher.de/ratgeber/navi-apps-im-check-osmand-eine-datensparsame-alternative \ No newline at end of file +* https://mobilsicher.de/ratgeber/navi-apps-im-check-osmand-eine-datensparsame-alternative diff --git a/KnownToWork/Signal.md b/KnownToWork/Signal.md index 328177b..fd7d4d3 100644 --- a/KnownToWork/Signal.md +++ b/KnownToWork/Signal.md @@ -9,9 +9,9 @@ # Signal -Signal is another messenger, a huge benefit is that Signal is Open-Source and the end-to-end decryption keeps you data secure. +Signal is another messenger, a huge benefit is that Signal is Open-Source and the end-to-end decryption keeps your data secure. -Signal is recommended by many privacy advocates like Edward Snowden and is moreover an independent nonprofit. +Signal is recommended by many privacy advocates like Edward Snowden and is moreover developed by an independent nonprofit organisation. # Data Flow diff --git a/KnownToWork/Telegram.md b/KnownToWork/Telegram.md index 50307ef..0450478 100644 --- a/KnownToWork/Telegram.md +++ b/KnownToWork/Telegram.md @@ -10,7 +10,8 @@ # Telegram -Telegram is another messenger, a huge benefit is that Telegram is Open-Source and there exist two different options how you can send your messages. One way is to send the Cloud-based messages, the other is to use SecretChats. +Telegram is another messenger, a huge benefit is that Telegram is Open-Source. +There are two different options how you can send your messages. One way is to send Cloud-based messages, the other is to use SecretChats. # Data Flow diff --git a/KnownToWork/TorBrowser.md b/KnownToWork/TorBrowser.md index d4dd412..1af78f1 100644 --- a/KnownToWork/TorBrowser.md +++ b/KnownToWork/TorBrowser.md @@ -18,4 +18,4 @@ # Howto -https://www.kuketz-blog.de/konfiguration-des-tor-browser-bundles-not-my-data-teil3/ \ No newline at end of file +https://www.kuketz-blog.de/konfiguration-des-tor-browser-bundles-not-my-data-teil3/ diff --git a/KnownToWork/sync_calendar.md b/KnownToWork/sync_calendar.md index 51f91cf..3a51bb9 100644 --- a/KnownToWork/sync_calendar.md +++ b/KnownToWork/sync_calendar.md @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ -## How to synchronize the calendar of your computer with your smartphone without Google +## How to synchronize the calendar of your computer with your smartphone without google -A very popular and favoured feature of Google is the possibility to synchronize all your devices very easy. The downside is that for all those "free features" you don't have to pay with cash, but you pay with your data.\ -Here we suggest a possibility how to bypass Google and still synchronize all your devices very easy. +A very popular and favoured feature of google is the possibility to easily synchronize all your devices. The downside is that for all those "free features" you don't have to pay with cash, but you pay with your data.\ +Here we suggest a possibility how to bypass google and still easily synchronize all your devices. -One way is to use the Nextcloud, [here][nextcloud] you can sign up and get a cloud hostet e.g. in Germany with up to 5GB for free. There you can store all your data without concern. If you want even more security, you can even host your [own cloud-server][owncloud] with Nextcloud.\ -If you want to synchronize your calendar through your devices, first download the Nextcloud app. Now you only have to install DAVx⁵ from the F-Droid Store which helps you to sync your calendar and contacts (for further informations see [here][davx5]). +One way is to use Nextcloud, [here][nextcloud] you can sign up and get a cloud hosted e.g. in Germany with up to 5GB for free. There you can store all your data without concern. If you want even more security, you can even host your [own cloud-server][owncloud] with Nextcloud.\ +If you want to synchronize your calendar through your devices, first download the Nextcloud app. Now you only have to install DAVx⁵ from the F-Droid store which helps you to sync your calendar and contacts (for further informations see [here][davx5]). If you don't want to use Nextcloud, you can use FOSS (Free and open-source) apps like [Simple Mobile Tools][smt] or [Etar][etar]. Both apps are available in the F-Droid Store and can also be synchronized with the help of [DAVx⁵][davx5]. diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c573f7a..93b6f79 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -20,8 +20,8 @@ Thus we will do our best to stop google from gathering data from your and our li We have enhanced the LineageOS installation guide for the Fairphone in order to provide a complete walkthrough including bootloader-unlocking, degoogling & app-installation. 1. [Prepare installation](Guides/1.\ PrepareInstallation.md) -2. [LineageOs installation](Guides/2.\ LineageOsInstallation.md) -3. [degoogle your phone](Guides/3.\ DegoogleLineageOs.md) +2. [LineageOS installation](Guides/2.\ LineageOSInstallation.md) +3. [Degoogle your phone](Guides/3.\ DegoogleLineageOS.md) You will find more guides at [Guides/Summary.md](Guides/Summary.md) @@ -34,8 +34,8 @@ We will collect the most important use cases here ## Things not working -Obviosly there are some apps and services that do not work without google (google-pay or google-search for example). -We will collect these things here and describe alterantives if possible. +Obviously there are some apps and services that do not work without google (google-pay or google-search for example). +We will collect these issues here and describe alternatives if possible. * [Known Issues](KnownIssues/Summary.md) @@ -43,11 +43,11 @@ We will collect these things here and describe alterantives if possible. ## Support and Service For those who are unsure about the steps described, we offer support in the German-speaking area of the EU: -* **Installation Seminars**: Work through the instructions with others and us via video conference and install your own FairPhone with LineageOS. +* **Installation Seminars**: Work through the instructions with us via video conference and install your LineageOS by yourself on your own FairPhone. * **Installation Serevice**: Send in your FairPhone and we will install LineageOS for you. * **Lean Lineagos Coffee**: Get help on the small issues, ask a question, get a tip, solve a problem ... -Find more infromaton about our offere at https://meissa-gmbh.de/pages/lineageos_Fairphone/ +Find more infromaton about our offer at https://meissa-gmbh.de/pages/lineageos_Fairphone/ ## Friends and related work