I want to stop using Samsung. But I can’t install any custom ROM to my phone. My phone is Samsung Galaxy A51 4G. Is there a way to use Lineage OS via stable updates or any other ROMs.

  • gigachad@feddit.de
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    6 months ago

    Usuall, you cannot trust it. You should not store an sensitive data on your and you need to assume your device may be compromised. That said, look out for the maintainer of the unofficial ROM. If it is someone who also maintains official LineageOS ROMs, it makes them much more trustworthy.

    • bitahcold@lemmy.worldOP
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      6 months ago

      Thanks for your help. As far as I understood, I should look for unofficial OS from developers of LOS. I am not storing any important data on my device but, you know there is some accounts credentials and private chats. Nothings more. Out of title, do you recommend to use LOS for me? I’m already uninstalled all tracking, logging, bloating, spying softwares and packages via ADB. Then, gave myself root permission and configured Afwall settings. Do I really need LOS?

      • gigachad@feddit.de
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        6 months ago

        As far as I understood, I should look for unofficial OS from developers of LOS. I am not storing any important data on my device but, you know there is some accounts credentials and private chats.

        This would add at least a bit credibility to the ROM, but in the end you don’t know what’s inside. The device maintainer can implement anything into the source code they would want to. Is that a realistic scenario? Probably not, but it should be considered before flashing stuff from unknown sources.

        do you recommend to use LOS for me
        It depends.

        Tbh, only if you really want it. From the info you provided I get that you are mainly interested in privacy.

        In case you would flash an unofficial ROM that works without bugs, you would need to avoid GApps, which is required to use the Google Play Services (Maps, Network Location, Push Notifications. This is the core of Googles surveillance framework.
        Also keep in mind the monthly security patches are not guaranteed with an unofficial ROM.

        If I were you I would try to live with what you have now. If you can, save some money and buy a device that is officially supported by LOS (meaning it is listed here).
        If you can afford it and can live with a more minimal system, buy a used Pixel and flash GrapheneOS for maximum privacy/security.

        You are welcome to ask some more questions if you like and I will try to answer them tomorrow, but I had a lot of red wine and it is late in my time zone ;)

        • bitahcold@lemmy.worldOP
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          6 months ago

          Thank you so much for your detailed helping reply. Better wait for new phone. At least I’m using ADB and AFwall for privacy and security. Custom ROMs can wait haha. Thank you again my friend. That helped alot.