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0 pCloud might be one solution as it is fully encrypted and works as a network drive (so it doesn't take space on your phone or pc). Only thing is that they require an email, and they don't seem to accept anonymous payments like cryptocurrencies (I might be wrong).
Techlore, I've been in the IT arena for many decades and I have subscribed, as your knowledge truly sets you apart from the many. Thanks for the videos.
Some other things not mentioned -sensors off-in developer options if turned on it disables camera and microphone sensors so they won't work.. -work profile-apps like shelter can be used to create a work profile in which apps can be installed and they can't access personal apps and can have separate password/pin with separate accounts and contacts
Man I've gone far down this rabbit hole, but I think it's good. I'm realizing how insecure all my data is and it's gonna be quite the challenge to get it back under control 😂
Hey Techlore, great video and content as always! I would love to see a video ranking the most popular smartphones brands on those Type 1, 2 and 3 you did, from most to less private and secure.
When i went from ios to android the first week after tinkering i had most of the 3rd base stuff covered. Android is good as there are just swathes of settings to play with
THIS IS... 1 of the best videos ON UA-cam. EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH THIS. Quick ?... who's this guy in the beginning of the video you said did a Ted's Talk!?
Good tips! I Used to have instagram but then I got an ad that said: "Do you have tape over your camera? Try these lens stickers instead.." How did they know I have tape over my camera lenses? :O Also: What are some more options for "zone 2" phones?
It was critical ages ago, at this point it's almost (if not already surpassed) the point of no return. Facebook has your profile even if you have never made a Facebook account, shit is that fucked up ATM. Not to mention NSA mass surveillance programs as leaked by Snowden..
You mentioned pixels being essentially the best phone for degoogling. That's the reason I buy pixel phones right now. I'm currently slowly removing all big data and anti privacy software from my life, then I'm going to divorce Google as the last entity who has my data.
Yes, I'm currently running GrapheneOS on this phone, but it's...too painful. More than half of my apps relied on some depth of Google Play Services and none of my home automation works well anymore. I look forward to your CalyxOS video coverage as nobody else seems to be touching that subject.
Hope you enjoy Calyx! If you have a few extra minutes, would you mind reporting what apps did/didn’t work with GrapheneOS? We have a project covering this: github.com/techlore-official/plexus Instructions are there on how to contribute (no github account required)
How about lineage os for micro g? Then you can have "aurora store" that let's you spoof your ID for google based apps. So they collect some data but can't connect it to the user
6:25 another thing about firewalls on android. I know atleast for me on lineageOS I can just deny 4G, Wi-Fi, and VPN usage for any app within settings. So yeah netguard might be useful if you're on cellular data a lot and want to make sure as much as possible isn't phoning home in the background, but also a vpn or tor may be preferred.
I don't suppose you'll be doing a Mac OS privacy guide will ya? :) With you and The Hated One's guide's btw, I just bought a Pixel 3a and am going to switch over to Graphene! Cheers!
Another well produced and comprehensive video. I would be interested to know where you think methods that create false tracking data fit into privacy protection. Examples are the FakeGPS android app, the makesomenoise website, or just entering a fake name/DOB and disposable email for none financial sites & services. If we can corrupt the data that companies hold about us then does that improve privacy and security?
I don't have a cell phone, no joke. My cell phone came out of my motorcycle holder and was lost while riding. I couldn't even find it after a Google Map Device locate told me where it was. I went round and round with the major carrier I was using and they were useless. So I ported my cell number to a VOIP service that is text capable that I use, cancelled the cell service, then I added a 4G Netgear hot spot to Mint Mobile and am getting 10gigs/month for $20. Now, I only use one of two 8" tablets that connect to my hot spot via WiFi. The tablet runs the VOIP service mentioned and I get calls and texts from my former cell phone number as well as the VOIP service original number. It's a much larger screen so it's perfect for mapping, WAZE and everything the cell phone could do but bigger and better while riding. I have it paired with the Blue Tooth 4.2 intercom in my helmet as well. I'm saving $60/month with this configuration and I'm thinking it's much more secure than having a smartphone directly connected to the cellular network as the hot spot provides some fire-walling between cellular and the WiFi side. When I hit my favorite watering hole, I take the tablet off the Ram Mount just like I used to, but now it switches to the bar's Wifi (the hot spot is on low power) and the IP address switches seamlessly and everything still works. When I go home, I turn the hot spot off as well as the tablet as the above calls from both numbers ring on my computer, desk phone and other tablet. I couldn't be happier.
You can also customize tracking your device sending by installing XPosed framework. It lets you tweak information that applications collect and sending.
I feel it's a trade! You get security or privacy! Can't have both! I respect and admire all the hard work of all communities and developers, but security is definitely a problem online! On the other hand, privacy is not easy to achieve without compromising security. Open Source is cool and all but it's not magic!
Have you seen LineageOs for MicroG? Is a fork of Los that includes MicroG by default and almost all phones that have official Los support are supported by the project, its pretty cool!
I have an android phone but I am very worried abut data harvesting without my consent. I know that I can't turn it off completely but I made firefox as my standardbrowser (don't use google anymore) and disabled all biometrics. It isn't to much of a hassle for me and lets me feel a lot saver
Awesome information, but you talk and move so fast through them, I can't absorb or write them down. Why don't you write a "how to" booklet of something we could save and get back to. Just a suggestion. Thank you for the info I was able to absorb.
I prefer using a Google pixel phone rather than a Samsung or any other. Pixel phones offer more compatibility with different custom operating systems rather than a Samsung or others.
Is there a good order to do these things in? Like can app A see that youre taking step 1 2 and 3 and then use that info to keep a more watchful eye on you or "flag" you
If an you took an IPhone and an Android and put them both all the way into Zone 3 which would be more secure out of the two....Or would they be about the same. It seems like Android could possibly be more secure considering the ROM options such as Graphene or CalyxOs with their customization options. I already have a Pixel so I'm deciding if I want to ditch it for the Apple ecosystem or not.
You didn't say anything about keyboards. There are usually gboard, SwiftKey or for example samsung keyboard. Those can harvest anything you type są Google (gboard) or Microsoft (SwiftKey) will always know what pages you see on your private browser. I'm looking for open source alternatives but they are far behind in terms of word prediction and mistakes correction.
Please make a video about a good secure app that has satellite imagery I don’t want to use google earth anymore since it tracks and uses your data for malicious intent
Hi, I wonder if you help me, when I click my phone on an ad appears. I have no idea where it come from nor do I have any idea how tp get rid, it do my head in. I do not what to do a factroy reset, can you help. Thanks Dean
I like it. Used it for a short time. Not knowledgeable enough or done enough research to give you a thorough enough privacy/security comparison to other “more recommended” browsers
Loved your video, any tips for those who use smartphones on wifi only? I have a regular flip phone which costs $30 a month and a cheap galaxy s8 i bought used. But it's hard to find phones cheap that I can use for wifi only.
@@techlore, it's very unclear, it says that F-Droid isn't a secure store, but Google Play is 0_o, also the reason of enabling a "unknown sources" I found stupid. How can I trust a messenger which requires a phone number, distributes only through Google Play, and uses GCM for push notifications? Also the developer hates everyone who makes forks for the app (LibreSignal as an example), and asks for F-Droid support.
Hey, you say that using a vpn instead of netguard for the vpn slot is more beneficial for privacy. But if I set up a vpn on my router, and then use netguard for the vpn slot on my phone, would that make both the vpn and app firewall work well?
How can we know if some government people are spying my phone illegal because I have a doubt my ex is still tracking my phone can you please tell how to know that???
If I want to use WhatsApp on android, can I make two user accounts and have all of my FOSS apps on the main account and Whatsapp on the other (without granting any permissions like location, storage, etc). In other words, make a separate guest account where I only use WhatsApp and maybe Google Drive in a browser? Will that be ok? Or will WhatsApp/ Facebook somehow gather data about the first account where they are not used?
I wouldn't trust any phone from a Chinese company, that's just a general rule I follow. I'd much rather go with a cheap Samsung, us it as is and have both Samsung and Google track me.
I don't know why but is it just me who is suddenly wants to know about all tech stuff and he's doing great keep it up
100%
If any of this is news to you, you are extremely far from "knowing all about tech stuff"
😂😂
@@asdflsjfh learning is growing stop demotivating others Mr. Smartass
I’m honestly loving these in depth guides! Really insightful and helpful. Keep up the good work!
Incredible picture!!!!
This is in depth? Jesus we are fucked
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0 pCloud might be one solution as it is fully encrypted and works as a network drive (so it doesn't take space on your phone or pc). Only thing is that they require an email, and they don't seem to accept anonymous payments like cryptocurrencies (I might be wrong).
Commenting and liking so the algorithm give you the attention you deserve. Keep it up buddy hope you do well.
You should do a collab with The Hated One or even Rob Braxman, if you guys team-up against the algorithm it could be exponential 🤞
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Ty for the advice
Permission to come aboard
Techlore, I've been in the IT arena for many decades and I have subscribed, as your knowledge truly sets you apart from the many. Thanks for the videos.
TIL IT Arena is a physical place
Some other things not mentioned
-sensors off-in developer options if turned on it disables camera and microphone sensors so they won't work..
-work profile-apps like shelter can be used to create a work profile in which apps can be installed and they can't access personal apps and can have separate password/pin with separate accounts and contacts
Please elaborate on the latter
Zone 4 = throw your phone into a river.
Man I've gone far down this rabbit hole, but I think it's good. I'm realizing how insecure all my data is and it's gonna be quite the challenge to get it back under control 😂
I feel you, i don't even know where to start
Thx so much. I've been waiting for this video!
Hey Techlore, great video and content as always! I would love to see a video ranking the most popular smartphones brands on those Type 1, 2 and 3 you did, from most to less private and secure.
Good idea, will cover
Great work!
First iOS and now Android👍
When i went from ios to android the first week after tinkering i had most of the 3rd base stuff covered.
Android is good as there are just swathes of settings to play with
THIS IS... 1 of the best videos ON UA-cam. EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH THIS.
Quick ?... who's this guy in the beginning of the video you said did a Ted's Talk!?
Good tips! I Used to have instagram but then I got an ad that said: "Do you have tape over your camera? Try these lens stickers instead.." How did they know I have tape over my camera lenses? :O
Also: What are some more options for "zone 2" phones?
You need the teleprompter/writing to be further away so it doesn't look like you are reading on camera. Great content btw!
Love those guides!
I really get frustrated because none of the phones supported by Graphene and CalyxOS are sold in my country.
This channel is great info in a time where we need to change our privacy habits is now critical
It was critical ages ago, at this point it's almost (if not already surpassed) the point of no return. Facebook has your profile even if you have never made a Facebook account, shit is that fucked up ATM. Not to mention NSA mass surveillance programs as leaked by Snowden..
Great info. Few points were pretty common but the fact that it's all in one place makes it the best guide on the internet. Keep it up!
Thanks, will do! -S
Mate, you've really just enlightened me.
You mentioned pixels being essentially the best phone for degoogling. That's the reason I buy pixel phones right now. I'm currently slowly removing all big data and anti privacy software from my life, then I'm going to divorce Google as the last entity who has my data.
Ironic isn't it, you use the Google Pixel to destroy the Google😂
Great video 👍
I sure learned a ton. Instant subscriber!
Imagine me going in to this ready to do the zone 3 hardest of them all, and then realize I already use lineage os
Thank you for exposing these companies and guides! The hard truth and scandles must be exposed sub +1
Yes, I'm currently running GrapheneOS on this phone, but it's...too painful. More than half of my apps relied on some depth of Google Play Services and none of my home automation works well anymore. I look forward to your CalyxOS video coverage as nobody else seems to be touching that subject.
Hope you enjoy Calyx! If you have a few extra minutes, would you mind reporting what apps did/didn’t work with GrapheneOS? We have a project covering this: github.com/techlore-official/plexus Instructions are there on how to contribute (no github account required)
How about lineage os for micro g? Then you can have "aurora store" that let's you spoof your ID for google based apps. So they collect some data but can't connect it to the user
6:25 another thing about firewalls on android. I know atleast for me on lineageOS I can just deny 4G, Wi-Fi, and VPN usage for any app within settings. So yeah netguard might be useful if you're on cellular data a lot and want to make sure as much as possible isn't phoning home in the background, but also a vpn or tor may be preferred.
Yep! GrapheneOS specifically has network perms which really removes the need for Netguard unless you want something with more features
At 9:48: ? what determines the Class of an Android phone ? Thanks for the very useful tutorial.
Techlore , is LineageOS 18.1 the best rom privacy for OnePlus 5t?
CalyxOS and GrapheneOS not supported Oneplus 5t
Thank you
Thank you I always learn something new watching your Vids
Keep up the good work :)
I don't suppose you'll be doing a Mac OS privacy guide will ya? :)
With you and The Hated One's guide's btw, I just bought a Pixel 3a and am going to switch over to Graphene! Cheers!
Damn! This was helpful as fuck! How is this not more popular?
Share it around 💪 Glad you like it and thanks for watching
Another well produced and comprehensive video. I would be interested to know where you think methods that create false tracking data fit into privacy protection. Examples are the FakeGPS android app, the makesomenoise website, or just entering a fake name/DOB and disposable email for none financial sites & services. If we can corrupt the data that companies hold about us then does that improve privacy and security?
Eye opening, thank you!
I don't have a cell phone, no joke. My cell phone came out of my
motorcycle holder and was lost while riding. I couldn't even find it
after a Google Map Device locate told me where it was. I went round and
round with the major carrier I was using and they were useless. So I
ported my cell number to a VOIP service that is text capable that I use,
cancelled the cell service, then I added a 4G Netgear hot spot to Mint
Mobile and am getting 10gigs/month for $20. Now, I only use one of two
8" tablets that connect to my hot spot via WiFi. The tablet runs the
VOIP service mentioned and I get calls and texts from my former cell
phone number as well as the VOIP service original number. It's a much
larger screen so it's perfect for mapping, WAZE and everything the cell
phone could do but bigger and better while riding. I have it paired with
the Blue Tooth 4.2 intercom in my helmet as well. I'm saving $60/month
with this configuration and I'm thinking it's much more secure than
having a smartphone directly connected to the cellular network as the
hot spot provides some fire-walling between cellular and the WiFi side.
When I hit my favorite watering hole, I take the tablet off the Ram
Mount just like I used to, but now it switches to the bar's Wifi (the
hot spot is on low power) and the IP address switches seamlessly and
everything still works. When I go home, I turn the hot spot off as well
as the tablet as the above calls from both numbers ring on my computer,
desk phone and other tablet. I couldn't be happier.
Love your videos Techlore! I learned lot of stuff from you! Thanks Master!!
Happy to hear that!
You can also customize tracking your device sending by installing XPosed framework. It lets you tweak information that applications collect and sending.
Excellent! Thank you, new subscriber
I feel it's a trade! You get security or privacy! Can't have both! I respect and admire all the hard work of all communities and developers, but security is definitely a problem online! On the other hand, privacy is not easy to achieve without compromising security. Open Source is cool and all but it's not magic!
Great guide, well edited. thanks. its videos like this that make youtube better.
could not live happily without you!
Have you seen LineageOs for MicroG? Is a fork of Los that includes MicroG by default and almost all phones that have official Los support are supported by the project, its pretty cool!
upvoted for exposure, thanks for the tip!
check iodéOS, similar but pretty nice too
Great comprehensive Video, thanks!
Could u make a guide on installing Calyx?! ❤❤
ZONE 4 (IF it ever happens) A Pure Linux phone OS.
Thank you very much.
Is there an updated or new guide for Samsung phones, android in generall.
Great video, thank you!
I think it would be a better idea to have different videos on security and privacy and talk about them in separate videos.
Hey techlore what's your opinion about the vivaldi browser?
Wow..so much information.
Good job! Keep up the good work 🥰
I have an android phone but I am very worried abut data harvesting without my consent. I know that I can't turn it off completely but I made firefox as my standardbrowser (don't use google anymore) and disabled all biometrics. It isn't to much of a hassle for me and lets me feel a lot saver
Thanks buddy that was dope 😎
Superb Analysis and guidance.
Awesome information, but you talk and move so fast through them, I can't absorb or write them down. Why don't you write a "how to" booklet of something we could save and get back to. Just a suggestion. Thank you for the info I was able to absorb.
thanks so much, just about to get an android
Good luck!
I wanted to ask:Does Tor browser Alpha give the same security and trust as Tor
I prefer using a Google pixel phone rather than a Samsung or any other. Pixel phones offer more compatibility with different custom operating systems rather than a Samsung or others.
Very important topic 🙂
I'm guessing custom launchers and icon packs are pretty much not recommended
With all the drama about GrapheneOS is it still recommended?
Learned alot. Thanks buddy
Is there a good order to do these things in? Like can app A see that youre taking step 1 2 and 3 and then use that info to keep a more watchful eye on you or "flag" you
If an you took an IPhone and an Android and put them both all the way into Zone 3 which would be more secure out of the two....Or would they be about the same. It seems like Android could possibly be more secure considering the ROM options such as Graphene or CalyxOs with their customization options. I already have a Pixel so I'm deciding if I want to ditch it for the Apple ecosystem or not.
If I download Tor from the play store, or a foss app from Fdroid, won't I still be spied on from the phone's software?
Using a non de googled Android
You didn't say anything about keyboards.
There are usually gboard, SwiftKey or for example samsung keyboard.
Those can harvest anything you type są Google (gboard) or Microsoft (SwiftKey) will always know what pages you see on your private browser.
I'm looking for open source alternatives but they are far behind in terms of word prediction and mistakes correction.
This is an amazing channel.
Man I'm so close to de-googling my pixel. Tired of everyone making money off of me, meanwhile I'm poor a f 🥵
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very good but do not use Tutanota
Gericht zwingt Mailprovider Tutanota zu Überwachungsfunktion (German)
Please make a video about a good secure app that has satellite imagery I don’t want to use google earth anymore since it tracks and uses your data for malicious intent
Hi, I wonder if you help me, when I click my phone on an ad appears. I
have no idea where it come from nor do I have any idea how tp get rid,
it do my head in. I do not what to do a factroy reset, can you help.
Thanks Dean
What you think of Oppo and Vivo
Techlore, What do you think about privacy browser avaliable in f-droid ?
I like it. Used it for a short time. Not knowledgeable enough or done enough research to give you a thorough enough privacy/security comparison to other “more recommended” browsers
I love this channel
hi there, how do you stop google piggy banking your vpn , please reply.
wow, this is amazing
How can you backup your apps/settings/phone without using google?
Great video, btw what is the best dns
Loved your video, any tips for those who use smartphones on wifi only? I have a regular flip phone which costs $30 a month and a cheap galaxy s8 i bought used. But it's hard to find phones cheap that I can use for wifi only.
What do you need a vpn? A anti virus?
What android antivirus do you recommend?
My phone says (Terms of Use) govern your use of Lg electronics. Govern my use. What's going on there?
If i can't buy a new phone, do i just suck it up and use Lineage OS?
Finding a mail drop is tough. Any suggestions other than PO and UPS Boxes?
Is there any encryption software for android? What if someone plugs a usb into it from their computer and checks my files?
Hey Techlore could you check out surfeasy Lenovo is want a VPN and I tried to find couldn't find and it's a paid version
Anyone have anything to say about all these forms of privacy and security for mobile devices with the advent of imsi catchers (a.k.a. stingrays)?
It was wonderful thank you very much
I have a question, why isn't Signal in F-Droid? If it's FOSS it has to be there.
www.reddit.com/r/signal/comments/bwuudc/why_isnt_signal_on_fdroid/
@@techlore, it's very unclear, it says that F-Droid isn't a secure store, but Google Play is 0_o, also the reason of enabling a "unknown sources" I found stupid. How can I trust a messenger which requires a phone number, distributes only through Google Play, and uses GCM for push notifications? Also the developer hates everyone who makes forks for the app (LibreSignal as an example), and asks for F-Droid support.
That’s their justification, not mine. Take it up with them 🤷♂️ I get Signal from their site directly
Hey, you say that using a vpn instead of netguard for the vpn slot is more beneficial for privacy. But if I set up a vpn on my router, and then use netguard for the vpn slot on my phone, would that make both the vpn and app firewall work well?
Yep!
How can we know if some government people are spying my phone illegal because I have a doubt my ex is still tracking my phone can you please tell how to know that???
If I want to use WhatsApp on android, can I make two user accounts and have all of my FOSS apps on the main account and Whatsapp on the other (without granting any permissions like location, storage, etc). In other words, make a separate guest account where I only use WhatsApp and maybe Google Drive in a browser? Will that be ok? Or will WhatsApp/ Facebook somehow gather data about the first account where they are not used?
Yep you can do that
I like how just the colors how he chose for the types and how they look like the Bi sexual flag lol
Already knew about most of these...
Can i get graphene on Samsung a70 please help me as i am thinking to get a custom rom
Nice one
Not as nice as you 😉
@@techlore thanks
Whats your opinion on huawei phones? As far as i know they no longer come with google play services, would love to see a dedicated video on this.
I wouldn't trust any phone from a Chinese company, that's just a general rule I follow.
I'd much rather go with a cheap Samsung, us it as is and have both Samsung and Google track me.
Plzz suggest some privacy focused keyboard for android
which mobile os you have...?
Waiting for thiss....