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 [...] ª4. 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.º ª5. 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.º To proceed with ** UNLOCKING ** your device, you must read and accept the following agreement [...] ª4. 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.º ª5. 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.º Flashing your Device Carlo Piana and Matija Šuklje (FSFE Lawyers): ªJust 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.º So let©s go ahead, get yourself a custom ROM Custom ROMs Omni-Rom, Slim Rom ... F-Droid Free Software App Repository F-Droid https://f-droid.org/FDroid.apk F-Droid Some recommendations Administration Communication OI File Manager (File Manager) OsmAnd~ (Navigation) Terminal Emulator (Terminal) K-9 Mail (E-Mail 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 F-Droid - 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.