You will need to unlock the bootloader and wipe the device. If you’ve never installed android, here be dragons. A backup device is recommendable to say the least. Not liable, etc…
LineageOS is derived from the normal android ROM and CalyxOS is similar to android as well, as far as I remember. The look and feel is supposed to be what people are most used to.
What about email? Firfox have email. How will I be able to switch my android device away from Google?
I like to have alternative but they pretty much control everything on most devices I use.
You can degoogle android by removing or sandboxing google play services. CalyxOS and LineageOS dothisb AFAIK.
How does that work? Have instructions?
How do I do that? You have instructions or a walk through?
Both Roms have extensive instructions on their website. The important thing is whether your device is supported.
calyxos.org
wiki.lineageos.org/devices/
You will need to unlock the bootloader and wipe the device. If you’ve never installed android, here be dragons. A backup device is recommendable to say the least. Not liable, etc…
how are they in terms of user interface?
They use the stock android interface. They’re (oversimplification but) basically android with all the proprietary and Google stuff removed.
LineageOS is derived from the normal android ROM and CalyxOS is similar to android as well, as far as I remember. The look and feel is supposed to be what people are most used to.
How does that work? Can you walk me through how to do that?
K-9 Mail from Mozilla is an Android-version of their Thunderbird email client.
Shit forgot all about Thunderbird. Long time since I have used Mozilla. I have been way to comfortably with Chrome and Google.
Just because you can’t completely degooglize doesn’t mean there is no value in reducing their place in your life.
Degooglize what you can, step by step.