I have just received a Samsung galaxy fold5 through the post, however I imagine it’s full of bloatware and I’m inexperienced with this type of device. What is the first things that you would do to secure it? Thank you 😊

Edit: I mean to be more privacy focused

  • Hellfire103@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    5·
    1 年前

    Use ADB to remove Google and Samsung bloatware and tracking. Ask around for help.

    You should be able to use Heimdall to unlock the bootloader, but there isn’t currently a build of LineageOS or DivestOS for this phone, so unfortunately you cannot yet flash a custom ROM (AFAIK). However, rooting should work if you need this (although it can hurt your security a bit).

    I’d recommend removing Google Play Services and replacing it with microG, although this may be complicated.

    The best solution, however, is probably to exchange the phone for a more versatile model, such as a Google Pixel or a Fairphone.

    • MasterBlaster@lemmy.world
      2·
      11 个月前

      While many devices don’t have ROMs built for them, any recent device should work with a GSI.

      I just bought a tab s8, as I know Andy yan’s LineageOS 20 works on it from other users’ reports. I currently use it on my old tab 10.8 2019.