This is a most excellent place for technology news and articles.
Apologies if this is the wrong place to ask, but I literally have no idea in which community this question goes.
I just got Samsung Galaxy A16, and then I learn just how controlling Google/Android is becoming. Research says I SHOULD be able to deGoogle and flash a ~~linux OS~~ custom Android ROM
My question is, as a beginner, which one should I go for? does it have any issues I need to look out for?
Note: Edited for clarity.
You should return your Samsung for a refund and then start over with a device from a company that's less abusive.
Are you sure you're not thinking of custom Android ROMs like LineageOS or /e/OS?
Because there are ROMs like Ubuntu Touch, but they're less developed than the other Android ROMs.
For reference, ive tried /e/OS, LineageOS and DivestOS (RIP).
So far I felt like /e/OS was the most polished.
Your right. Thats what I meant. Ill edit the comment.
Neat.
I'll also add: after DivestOS died, I got a Pixel to run GrapheneOS.
So I've tried that too, and it's the best by far.
The reason for disliking LineageOS is its dependence on Aurora Store (Google Play mirror).
Maybe it has gotten better over the past year, but it was always quite buggy. Some apps wouldn't install from Aurora, others weren't found, it was a pain in the ass.
/e/OS uses a different app store (which is also a mirror) but tends to work much better.
This sucks for the average person but, well, everything tends to. If you don't look for avenues around literally everything "default", you're being scammed. They don't, so they will be.
I do, so I'll be carrying a Oneplus 6T and slapping a mobile Linux OS on it for my needs.
that's not usable!
For you.
If you don’t look for avenues around literally everything “default”, you’re being scammed. They don’t, so they will be.
And this is why the real solution we need is enforcement of anti-trust law, not mere individual boycotts.
