Freedom on Android Devices
Erik Albers
Free Software Foundation Europe
Twitter: @3albers Blog: https://blogs.fsfe.org/eal Mail: [email protected]
Control of Content / DRM
Control of Data
Remote control of content
Remote Control of Hardware
Free Software = Full Control ?
To proceed with ** UNLOCKING ** your device, you must read and accept the following agreement
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“4. Devices that have been unlocked are for your personal use only. Once you unlock the device, you can only use it for your personal use, and may not sell or otherwise transfer the device.”
“5. Obtaining an unlock code voids all warranties. Once you get the unlock code, your device is no longer covered by the $nameofcompany warranty, or any other warranty provided with the device.”
To proceed with ** UNLOCKING ** your device, you must read and accept the following agreement
[...]
“4. Devices that have been unlocked are for your personal use only. Once you unlock the device, you can only use it for your personal use, and may not sell or otherwise transfer the device.”
“5. Obtaining an unlock code voids all warranties. Once you get the unlock code, your device is no longer covered by the $nameofcompany warranty, or any other warranty provided with the device.”
Flashing your Device
Carlo Piana and Matija Šuklje (FSFE Lawyers):
“Just the fact that you modified or changed the software of your device, is not a sufficient reason to void your statutory warranty Regarding European Directive 1999/44/CE Unless the seller can prove that modifying the software, rooting your device or flashing it with some other OS or firmware was the cause for the defect.”
So let's go ahead, get yourself a custom ROM
Custom ROMs
OmniRom, Slim Rom ...
FDroid
Free Software App Repository
FDroid
https://fdroid.org/FDroid.apk
FDroid
Some recommendations
Administration Communication
OI File Manager (File Manager) OsmAnd~ (Navigation)
Terminal Emulator (Terminal) K9 Mail (EMail client)
Twidere (social client) Text edit (Text editor) Mustard (social client)
FTP Server (Data transmitting) Kontalk (chat client)
Slight Backup (Backup tool) Synchronisation
Owncloud (Data sync) Barcode Scanner (QR scanner) Davdroid (Calender & Contact) Apps by Fellows of the FSFE
Blitzmail (Helps to remember)
Liberario (public transport system)
by Torsten Grote – Fellow from Berlin
Synchronisation using Owncloud
Synchronisation using Owncloud
Step by Step to Free Your Android
1. Flash your device
2. Install a Custom ROM without the need of a Google Account with root access
3. Install FDroid install Free Sotware Apps from there
4. Get Owncloud Synchronize your Data across devices
If you like our work, you can support us
by becoming a Fellow of the FSFE