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  • You can instead use apps which block trackers. I can recommend 3.

    Netguard with tracker filters enabled, PersonalDNS filter – a fire and forget DNS filter app, or Adguard android app from Adguard website.

    The 1st one needs payment to access some pro features but can also block internet connection to all your apps.

    The 2nd one is a simple DNS blocker which can have millions of rules and won’t choke under the load.

    The last one is not Foss or available on fdroid like the 1st two are, but is much more powerful than the 1st two combined.

    Pick your tools and limit information now.





  • Samsung blocks installing apps outside Playstore if you enable their advanced blocker mode. Xiaomi also warns and shows a pop-up for 10-30s preventing it.

    Pixel’s advanced protection mode does the same.

    Also, when i metioned that I was talking about OEMs forking android and making it harder to use per your needs. Which would mean modifying android which could mean failing some CTS tests for play services. Boot loader unlocking is already on the verge of being killed. Installing apps and other things you currently do on your android could be next if OEMs were allowed free reign.

    I received quite a few responses about apps when I wanted to Highlight the bootloader unlocking, custom ROMs, root, etc. I guess my comment was not too clear.