Google lens asking me to "donate" them my pictures
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    Since we all no that Google's products aren't privacy friendly at all what privacy friendly alternatives are there to Google Lens?

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  • What's a good phone now that doesn't force ads on me?
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    I'm currently using a Moto Edge 30 Ultra it's basically completely AOSP Android the only stuff that's pre-installed are the Moto Apps that are actually useful for the phone which also don't have any ads and the phone has way better performance than all my stupid Samsung Exynos phones. So Motorola would be very good for what you're looking for. If you don't want to go with Motorola though I would recommend Sony or Fairphone.

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  • Samsung loses top spot as the world's biggest smartphone maker after 12 years
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    Yeah they definitely lost me as well for a long time now.

    Reasons:

    • Shit Marketing/Shitty Launch Events
    • Copying Apple (Removing headphone jack, IR scanner, removable backcovers etc.)
    • No real innovation other than the Fold/Flip Series anymore (Still no real fast charging but charging an insane money for their devices etc.)
    • Putting the Exynos chip even in their flagships (Snapdragon is way better than the Exynos Chips it's basically a scam if they sell the same model with a way worse chip that costs the same)
    • Putting intrusive ads on the set-up screen, making it easy for service providers to install random apps, Always trying to get you to use their apps (this not only happens on the A-Series instead also on the Flagships)
    • Producing the A-Series that the iSheeps will most of the time refer to when comparing the newest iPhone to Android (The A-Series phones are the most shitty phones you can ever use)
    • That they merged the Note-Series into the S-Series
    • More and more Bloatware installed right out of the box
    • Their new Galaxy AI (which they didn't call Galaxy Brain) runs mostly not even on device and they'll charge you for it in 2025 when they instead just could have said "We'll let you use the On-Device AI Features for free but the Online Features will cost 4.99€/month/We'll let you use the On-Device AI Features for free but the Online Features will only be free for 2 weeks after you bought the S24 Ultra from our Website after that time period you need to pay 4.99€/month for the online features" or they could've waited a bit longer to develop the AI for fully On-Device use and everyone would've been happy. Also that they advertised it as it would be an S24 Ultra exclusive is insane since not only the S24 Ultra gets it.

    For anybody who comes across this buy phones by the following companies instead of a Samsung:

    • Sony
    • Google Pixel
    • Nothing
    • Motorola
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  • Samsung loses top spot as the world's biggest smartphone maker after 12 years
  • TooMuchVanced TooMuchVanced Now 96%

    Samsung needs a new Marketing Team they never promote actual cool useful features instead they only present one singular new feature for over an hour. Also they shouldn't adapt to Apple every time they remove a feature since it hurts their uniqueness image. Also they shouldn't use their Exynos Chips anymore they're so out of date compared to the Snapdragon Chips.

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  • Samsung loses top spot as the world's biggest smartphone maker after 12 years
  • TooMuchVanced TooMuchVanced Now 100%

    The Ultra version? Having the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra atm it's way better than I expected shits on Samsung in every way. Though since I don't think Motorola will release another Edge Ultra next year I'm gonna switch to Sony's High End devices since they have great build quality, cameras, no Bloatware and aren't made in China.

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  • Why you shouldn't use a SIM card and use an hotspot as an alternative
  • TooMuchVanced TooMuchVanced Now 100%

    You can just use VoIP to call people it's not a big deal and you don't need to go the extreme ways which are being mentioned in the video you can also just spoof a lot of your device information, use a different OS etc. Minimizing privacy risks is always good but you don't need to take it that crazy serious if you're just a normal individual like me and you. We are low-value for big companies the more power, known you are the more steps you should take to protect your privacy.

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  • piped.video

    The video discusses the privacy concerns associated with SIM cards in mobile phones, highlighting three main reasons to be cautious. First, it explains how SIM cards enable constant location tracking through communication with cell towers. Second, it delves into the autonomy of SIM cards, particularly proactive SIMs that can send hidden messages to the cell network without the user's knowledge. Lastly, it explores the potential risks of having too much control centralized on a single device, particularly in terms of split tunneling with VPNs. Then Naomi shares personal reasons for not using a SIM card in her phone, emphasizing alternatives such as relying on WiFi, using an anonymous Calyx hotspot, or considering mobile hotspots. The benefits of these alternatives include increased privacy, the ability to control VPN usage, and reduced exposure to potential hidden messages sent by SIM cards. The video also touches on potential downsides, such as the need to carry multiple devices and potential connectivity issues when using hotspots.

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    piped.video

    The video discusses the privacy concerns associated with SIM cards in mobile phones, highlighting three main reasons to be cautious. First, it explains how SIM cards enable constant location tracking through communication with cell towers. Second, it delves into the autonomy of SIM cards, particularly proactive SIMs that can send hidden messages to the cell network without the user's knowledge. Lastly, it explores the potential risks of having too much control centralized on a single device, particularly in terms of split tunneling with VPNs. Then Naomi shares personal reasons for not using a SIM card in her phone, emphasizing alternatives such as relying on WiFi, using an anonymous Calyx hotspot, or considering mobile hotspots. The benefits of these alternatives include increased privacy, the ability to control VPN usage, and reduced exposure to potential hidden messages sent by SIM cards. The video also touches on potential downsides, such as the need to carry multiple devices and potential connectivity issues when using hotspots.

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    Can I trust filen.io?
  • TooMuchVanced TooMuchVanced Now 100%

    Been using it for half a year I really like it because they haven't had any big controversy, they have all the features that I need and their business is located pretty close to where I live.

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  • Indian iPhone plant found ‘highly hazardous’ to worker health in previously secret report
  • TooMuchVanced TooMuchVanced Now 100%

    Wow I didn't know they were this bad thanks for sharing.

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  • ReVanced Manager now has a feature where you can configure the patch options
  • TooMuchVanced TooMuchVanced Now 100%

    Well if you've ever patched with Revancify for example you know that some patches have options that you can configure to create a more personalized YouTube mod for you. Now you can also do it on the ReVanced Manager itself.

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  • ![](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/8cd312a3-8aa5-4918-a872-54156738f779.png)![](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/3dcac7ba-9ef0-47fc-b435-bbb1020efb92.png)![](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/d05326dc-d555-478f-a64d-02f73a04101c.png)![](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/1dbad28a-09b7-4b2b-9302-ffa8e77fc11f.png)

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    Canta | Uninstall any Bloatware, System App without Root just by using Shizuku
  • TooMuchVanced TooMuchVanced Now 100%

    The app lets you use system features that are normally not available for regular apps. Basically it runs a service which has access to some System API's that can be granted to regular apps so think of it like you would have root without having root.

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  • Canta | Uninstall any Bloatware, System App without Root just by using Shizuku
  • TooMuchVanced TooMuchVanced Now 100%

    If you don't have a desktop you can't use it so to have something that does the same that you can use on mobile is pretty cool.

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  • https://lemmy.world/post/6668853

    How to: * Install [Shizuku](https://github.com/RikkaApps/Shizuku) & [activate it](https://shizuku.rikka.app/guide/setup/) (you can follow [this Android Police guide for more in-depth explanation](https://www.androidpolice.com/how-to-use-shizuku-for-adb-rootless-mods-on-any-android-device/)) * Install Canta * Select an app and click the trash button Features: * no bricking - if you remove essential app you will need to do factory reset, but that's it! * auto detect previously uninstalled apps if you've already removed any using adb Screenshots: https://i.imgur.com/3uuMvVJ.png https://i.imgur.com/ScByjdz.png https://i.imgur.com/fAwxCRn.png

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    what E-Mail provider do you use and why
  • TooMuchVanced TooMuchVanced Now 80%

    I use Tutanota I think it's a really good private email client.

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  • *Permanently Deleted*
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    Control D

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  • Usually connect to Walmart's WiFi but they changed their policy I guess, won't be doing that now...
  • TooMuchVanced TooMuchVanced Now 66%

    At nearly any gas station in NRW, Germany it's this way as well and I absolutely hate it.

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  • Also what their iPhone looks like:

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    Proton services discussion
  • TooMuchVanced TooMuchVanced Now 33%

    For an email client you should check out Tutanota been using it for about 5 months now.

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  • Common ReVanced Bugs Fixing Guide
  • TooMuchVanced TooMuchVanced Now 50%

    Part 2 because of character limit:

    #Download Feature isn't working RVX

    • You need to include the "Overlay Buttons" patch.
    • The ReVanced Extended download function is separate from the official YT Premium download feature which is reserved to YT Premium members. The function can be enabled by going into Settings -> Revanced Extended -> Overlay Buttons -> Show download button = On. The download button will appear besides the full screen button in the video player.
    • When you press the download button it will attempt to open YTDLnis so make sure you have it installed.

    #My device doesn't support the Managers

    • Check out this post that explains how you can still use Revanced even though your device doesn't support the managers.

    #"Error: Patch is not supported for this app version."

    • Download an apk of the recommended/suggested version and patch that from storage. When downloading make sure to only download from trusted sources like apkmirror, apkpure and uptodown and only using full apks instead of using bundles.

    #"Error: Non-root install is not possible with the current patches selection."

    • Make sure to include the "MicroG Support" patch and repatch.

    #"App not installed."

    • If there was a Google Play Protect pop-up when trying to install it then you need to press "More Details" and then tap the "Install anyway" button. If you press the "Got it" button it won't install.

    • Ensure that you have at least 1.5 gigabytes or more free on your device.

    • Uninstall the patched app that's already installed on your device before trying again. Make sure it's not installed as an alternate user profile or private folder.

    #"App not installed as package appears to be invalid."

    • Make sure you aren't trying to install an older version that is already installed on your device. Android doesn't officially allow you to downgrade.
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