From 1ddbbbfc8618aa6f2162df8692861cbb14c7771d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: arbitrary hexcode <0XDE57@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2025 21:26:43 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/8] add: Universal Android Debloater GUI --- README.md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 85faf0c..3c56eda 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -174,6 +174,13 @@ ### Alternative Google Play Store clients - [Aurora Store](https://auroraoss.com/download/#aurora-store) - Aurora Store is an open-source alternative Google Play Store frontend client with privacy and modern design in mind. +### Android Debloat Tools +⛔ **Avoid** +- ADB Control - A simple adb wrapper with a [terrible privacy policy](https://adbappcontrol.com/en/terms/) to collect things like device information and what applications you install/unsinstall. + +✅ **Instead use** +- [Universal Android Debloater](https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater) - Cross-platform GUI written in Rust using ADB to debloat non-rooted android devices. Improve your privacy, the security and battery life of your device. + ### Android Dialer ⛔ **Avoid** From 5072125b9285b0d3d0b3759ea0c3084ebc85f08c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: arbitrary hexcode <0XDE57@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2025 22:50:41 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/8] Update README.md fix name of offending application --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3c56eda..0b2620e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ ### Android Debloat Tools ⛔ **Avoid** -- ADB Control - A simple adb wrapper with a [terrible privacy policy](https://adbappcontrol.com/en/terms/) to collect things like device information and what applications you install/unsinstall. +- ADB AppControl - A simple adb wrapper with a [terrible privacy policy](https://adbappcontrol.com/en/terms/) to collect things like device information and what applications you install/unsinstall. ✅ **Instead use** - [Universal Android Debloater](https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater) - Cross-platform GUI written in Rust using ADB to debloat non-rooted android devices. Improve your privacy, the security and battery life of your device. From 1059e461c8fb07af3eaa98451dc62e46632a4e9f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: arbitrary hexcode <0XDE57@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2025 23:13:44 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 3/8] Update README.md -update fork. initially linked the outdated (2 years ago) fork. --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0b2620e..c6bd92e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ - ADB AppControl - A simple adb wrapper with a [terrible privacy policy](https://adbappcontrol.com/en/terms/) to collect things like device information and what applications you install/unsinstall. ✅ **Instead use** -- [Universal Android Debloater](https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater) - Cross-platform GUI written in Rust using ADB to debloat non-rooted android devices. Improve your privacy, the security and battery life of your device. +- [Universal Android Debloater Next Generation](https://github.com/Universal-Debloater-Alliance/universal-android-debloater-next-generation/) - Cross-platform GUI written in Rust using ADB to debloat non-rooted android devices. Improve your privacy, the security and battery life of your device. ### Android Dialer ⛔ **Avoid** From 503bc1f70aa146b613e1a6f46ee91d414db712a8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: arbitrary hexcode <0XDE57@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2025 23:16:45 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 4/8] Update README.md -add header link to Contents, alphabetically --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c6bd92e..209e73a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ - [Analytics](#analytics) - [Android](#android) - [Android App Store](#android-app-store) + - [Android Debloat Tools](#android-debloat-tools) - [Android Dialer](#android-dialer) - [Android File Manager](#android-file-manager) - [Android Gallery](#android-gallery) From 1886e76dfffb0124b8309a65cbd2a1564dce85f7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: arbitrary hexcode <0XDE57@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2025 21:31:53 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 5/8] remove DivestOS (dinscontinued) DivestOS is no longer maintained. closes: #504 --- README.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 85faf0c..3286ec8 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -936,7 +936,6 @@ These ROMs also offer good priavcy and/or extended support for a wider range of - [CalyxOS](https://calyxos.org/) - Privacy by Design ROM. Offers better security than LineageOS or Replicant. - [LineageOS](https://lineageos.org/) - A free and open-source operating system for various devices, based on the Android mobile platform. - - [DivestOS](https://divestos.org) - LineageOS fork with increased security and privacy. - [Replicant](https://www.replicant.us/) - Replicant is a fully free Android distribution running on several devices. #### Based on Linux From 6bfe918f4cb5f7d72383937f5685802f08854afc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: arbitrary hexcode <0XDE57@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2025 03:45:37 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 6/8] remove Posidon (discontinued) closes: #505 --- README.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 85faf0c..304ba6f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -233,7 +233,6 @@ Third-party launchers found on the play store. They may contain ads/trackers and - [OpenLauncher](https://github.com/OpenLauncherTeam/openlauncher) - Customizable and Open Source Launcher for Android. - [KISS](https://kisslauncher.com/) - Lightning fast, open-source, < 200kb Android launcher. - [Olauncher](https://github.com/tanujnotes/Olauncher) - Minimal AF (ad-free) launcher app for Android. -- [Posidon Launcher](https://posidon.io/launcher) - Posidon launcher is a minimal, one page homescreen with a vertical scrolling feed. - [Pie Launcher](https://github.com/markusfisch/PieLauncher) - Android home screen launcher that uses a dynamic pie menu instead of fixed positioned icons. - [Rootless Pixel Launcher](https://github.com/amirzaidi/Launcher3) - The Launcher3 fork known as "Rootless Pixel Launcher". - [Bliss Launcher](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/foundation.e.blisslauncher/) - The default launcher of the /e/ Android-based OS. From 96dbdf886144bdb55391ff93435f694c3c300de1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: arbitrary hexcode <3465882+0xDE57@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2025 05:41:08 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 7/8] fix AOSP link closes: #528 --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 85faf0c..5101066 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -915,7 +915,7 @@ Many websites require phone number verification. These services offer a way to r ## Operating Systems ### Android -⛔ Try to avoid using Google Android or any Android that has been modified and tuned by any manufacturer such as Xiaomi, Huawei, Samsung, etc. Android is an Open Source project - [AOSP - Android Open Source Project]() - and it has many versions that will respect the user privacy and data and won't share it with private servers from manufacturers or service providers. +⛔ Try to avoid using Google Android or any Android that has been modified and tuned by any manufacturer such as Xiaomi, Huawei, Samsung, etc. Android is an Open Source project - [AOSP - Android Open Source Project](https://source.android.com/) - and it has many versions that will respect the user privacy and data and won't share it with private servers from manufacturers or service providers. ✅ **Instead use** From e19ac3def42866416da22247d68773c718573fc4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: arbitrary hexcode <3465882+0xDE57@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2025 06:48:56 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 8/8] add Fossify Phone to Dialer closes #404 --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 85faf0c..97627c8 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -181,6 +181,7 @@ Third-party dialers found on the play store. They may contain ads/trackers and m ✅ **Instead use** - [Koler](https://github.com/Chooloo/koler) - Uniquely stylized phone app with customizable features. +- [Fossify Phone](https://github.com/FossifyOrg/Phone) - A handy phone call manager with phonebook, number blocking and multi-SIM support. ### Android File Manager ⛔ **Avoid**