@simonjust @Gina There are devices out there that are functional without relying on Android. I've been using them as my main phones for the last ~18 years (first Neo Freerunner, then Nokia N900, now Librem 5). Other people are currently using PinePhones, OnePlus 6/6T, Pocophone F1, Pixel 3a and a few others.
Truth be told, for quite a while even with laptops you had to put some effort before going shopping to ensure you'll have a good experience with GNU/Linux.
@Gina @simonjust I'd probably have a hard time if I were to switch to Android after all this time, so it's all relative 😉
Services and governments requiring use of Android/iOS applications is a very recent phenomenon and I don't think it's too late to resist that yet.
I've also been using the #openmoko and I'm now also using the #Librem5 as my daily phone.
I'm strongly against the forced use of apps that are only running on #bigtech operating systems like iOS and Android (#appdwang), especially if I'm forced by government or banks.
The Librem 5 might be less convenient than Apple or Google phones, but I'm enjoying my #freedom as a user every day. Also I really like the pure #Linux on the phone.
#FOSS enables #DigitalSovereignty.
@dos @simonjust true, but are they as easy to use as regular Android? Are all the apps available? Prob not.