@WolfgangsChannel
I am not responsible for bricked devices, burned houses, and alien transformations that might occur to you as a result of following my advice. I don't have a degree in IT Security and I'm not a professional security engineer. This video represents my personal experience as a causal user of Android with borderline paranoia. Timecodes: 02:32 The current state of privacy on Android 05:56 Alternatives to Android - iOS, Sailfish OS, etc. 10:26 Advantages of Android - Unlockable bootloaders, custom ROMs, etc. 11:55 Choosing a phone 14:54 Other things to consider 17:29 Unlocking your bootloader 20:07 Installing a custom recovery 21:20 Downloading a custom ROM image, Magisk, NanoDroid 22:43 De-bloating the ROM 24:07 App recommendations 25:28 Restricting Internet access 26:05 Adding StevenBlack's hosts to AdAway 26:07 Verifying microG Settings 26:17 Additional thoughts and recomendations
@Misteryus99
This video even has the sources of information, that shows how committed you are with this video =) GREAT WORK
@FAT8893
Those sources you put on the description! Mate, you have my utmost respect! 👍
@gypsyfreedom9836
Rock on brother. I really like your attitude about providing information for those that want it, without claiming everyone needs it. I agree, if people dont care about the privacy issues, they can skip the video. No harm/no foul. If everyone had the same attitude, the world would be a better place. Thank you
@youp1tralala
It's probably one of the best video on this topic, but I would avoid calling it definitive
@KamenMinkov
23:47 Titanium Backup should also be able to remove system apps - it also allows freezing an app should you change your mind at a later point.
@jackcoble8682
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. After also watching a recent video by Devon Crawford, I found out that Google has 206GB of my personal data. It's truly opened up my eyes about how we take such services for granted, yet are completely unaware of what we give these large corporations. Personally, I am going to begin my journey of de-googling myself. And this will start by downloading all the data Google has on me, and backing up the data on my Android. Then the process of unlocking my bootloader and installing a custom ROM (along with your suggestions in this video) will take place :) Secondly, I'll delete my Google account (or try to escape the majority of services which I'm locked in to). And maybe it''ll get me to use my Nextcloud instance a lot more instead of relying on Google Drive. Regardless, this is a great video, and should be watched by everyone. Thanks again.
@PixelBeamTM
good stuff, a breath of fresh air from the usual pajeets. funnily enough, the hardest part about this whole process is picking a phone, having to take into account mobile band compatibility, unlocked bootloader support, community support alongside the features you may want.
@momomomomomomomomoto
Awesome! People always focus on PC but I think a privacy oriented phone is much more important in some cases, and if you already use android is easier.
@TimmyBarr
Great video man. I've been watching similar stuff since the original Droid. This might be the most useful and informative content i have seen. Thank you for all the background information supporting the entire concept of privacy and our lack there of on various platforms.
@learningbird9940
An excellent, well thought video, that you can extend with a more in-depth overview of the most important apps you use on Lineage OS. Thanks for posting this video.
@infopackrat
This is the best privacy on Android overview I've found. Goes a little fast but that's to be expected with the ground covered. You deserve more likes.
@AntonSlavik
+1,000,000 points for expertly-placed Ace Ventura clip
@ahans3911
Right on Wolf you are Totally Killin IT!!! Golden!!! Ya dude it baffles me as to why the vast majority of ppl don't care about privacy for instance most every individual is bought, sold, & traded on the open market as agriculture. For when you are born your Birth Cert. i.e. a contract (which is null/void; as a contract is bilateral, & can't be enforced under duress, or extraordinary circumstances "like having a child" but this is usually not observed or enforced; as parents don't know they are contracting by default & the aforementioned bond is attached to a SSN or other ID. Basically a bond w/the Country/Corp. You live in & what is known as a Strawman(legal fictitious copy of your person) is then created so you the Sovereign Living Person unless parents/yourself take action against this (Which most don't know about, nor care, & don't understand or fear taking action) We all are from day1 are considered property of the state/corps., with no rights & Most EVERYONE is assigned a Strawman which is a writ dead clone of the living person, & also what is called a PSRV (Personal Statistical Relative Value) which Any/All data collected on you raises or lowers the value as an individual. But why you ask... Well 1.Catagorized 2. So you are traded at a higher/lower price 3. Earth optimal human population 550M-1.5B... Current Terra Pop. rapidly approaching 10B... Imagine 15B, 20B, 30B which the Planet Cannot Sustain. So what measures are put into place to mitigate this??? & if mitigation is untenable how can anyone say who stays & who goes... Hmmm...??? Vertical & Artificial Cities(Easily Controlled), New Real Estate, OR to most the unthinkable however if some go the planet lives. If the Planet dies we all follow the same fate. There is sooo much more I won't go into, but especially for those w/optimism bias " O' That could never happen" well 24/7 indiviual data collection has diverse uses from the fraudulent, & scandalous to the unthinkable. The World Behind The World. Privacy has always been important, & especially now more than ever essential.
@xoox870
Thank you very much for this very important video !! The choice of phone at 12:16 and 12:53 is absolutely critical if you want to protect your privacy !! The problem is unless you have a great firewall there are many hidden ROM apps that can operate without your knowledge. Its critical to monitor the secure boot part of the ROM that is a non-editable stack which is also shown at 17:57
@mitchelvalentino1569
Awesome video!! I’m really glad you covered this topic. And you covered it well. Kudos on the timestamps. Cheers!
@furmissile
I thought that was BoC in the background at the beginning. Good taste in music!
@ionichi
Once they have the data it's like the joke: Q:What's the difference between a pregnant woman and a light bulb? A: You can unscrew a light bulb.
@nckosmn
This was great, very informative. Hope to see more on phone security and privacy.
@WolfgangsChannel