As I mentioned in other comments, I didn’t buy a new phone to degoogle. I’m sure there are more people on the same boat. And this is a degoogle group.
joelvdc
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Wdym? 😭
I have had the same phone for the past 3 years, so the degoogle process started a couple of years after I got it.
Gotta start with what you have 🤷
I mean, it the end it’s all up to personal preferences. I’m strongly considering to delete Bluesky due to the latest controversy. But would you care to elaborate?
Yeah, Linux phones might not be ready yet and it will mean compromises and workarounds. Will be following closely the development of not Google not Apple phones, before pulling the trigger.
I love Tuta as well, they are great. But not being able to use Tuta with thunderbird was a deal breaker for me. Proton is Swiss btw.
A linux phone is on my list, Jolla or similar. One battle at a time.
I usually tell people the same, this is a decision I will have to live with. I am happy with Proton and also happy to support their growth, hopefully it will go well for a long time.
From the other services I tried, Filen and Ente deserve an honorable mention. I was close to just go Mail Plus + Filen + Ente. But as soon as you do Proton Mail + VPN, you then go with Proton Unlimited and that is what makes the most sense financially.


Great list! I have a few questions and recommendations.
Look into comaps for a maps alternative. There was some controversy around organic maps, I don’t know all the details. But comaps showed up as a fork and it is really good.
I’m not the biggest fan of infomaniak and their drive is not E2EE. I would recommend looking into filen.io and proton drive.
Proton pass was already an European app, and a pretty awesome one. Why did you ditch it?
And does tutamail work with Thunderbird now? Or is it only Posteo you’re using with it?