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  • I remember reading time ago that Google enforces file-based encryption by default on Android which gets decrypted on first unlock when you boot your phone.

    Try to look up in your settings for “encrypt”, then you should find the option “Encrypt Phone” with or without the label “Encrypted”.

    Anyway this defends you only from an “hands-on” attack with physical access to the phone.


  • “True” privacy is up to you and what you do with your phone. By default Android uses some Google services impossible to remove without changing ROM, like Google Play Services, SUPL and PSDS.

    What you can do for other apps and services is what I’ve done with my old phone (not GrapheneOS compatible):

    • Use TrackerControl to block apps’ network requests
    • Use alternative to Google Apps and other not so privacy respecting apps
      • Aurora Store and F-Droid instead of Google Play Store
      • OsmAnd instead of Google Maps
      • LibreTube instead of Youtube
      • Always prefer foss apps to closed ones (see F-Droid)
    • Try to uninstall pre-installed apps with ADB
    • Lock down your web browser with privacy addons