Time to back to the analog world and short wave radios.

of course google wants every developers id the second they get into bed with a fascist federal government

okay well goodbye Google, then

what's the alternative here?

just dont update your phone problem solved

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.

Is this only google phones or all of android?

I mean… it's hilarious that people still use Chrome when it has been a known back actor for years and years. Firefox is an excellent option and the more people that use it, the more it encourages companies to keep supporting open web standards.

Likewise, if you set an iPhone to use Advanced Data Protection, it's probably quite a bit more secure from intrusion than a similar Android phone. (And definitely more secure from subpoena.)