Privacy-focused mobile OS /e/OS 3.2 now warns you of applications leaking your data

Privacy-focused mobile OS /e/OS 3.2 now warns you of applications leaking your data

The release of /e/OS 3.2 offers the latest version of this open-source, fully deGoogled mobile operating system for all officially supported and community devices. Building on the core focus of privacy, the update introduces real-time notifications to alert users of applications attempting to leak personal data. Users can disable these alerts directly from the notification settings if preferred.

Following these privacy enhancements, the App Lounge app store has been updated to show the file size for F-Droid applications. Additionally, it will now recommend common apps based on region rather than locale, making app discovery more relevant to a user's actual location.

Regarding hardware compatibility, switch customization and the Fairphone camera app are now available for Fairphone Gen. 6 devices, and users can set a battery charge limit in the settings. Fairphone 5 support has expanded to cover Android Open Source Project (AOSP) 15, regardless of previous firmware, and Google Pixel 7 and 8 models are now supported on AOSP 15 as well.

In terms of software updates, bug and security fixes from LineageOS 22.2 have been integrated, the web browser is now at version 141.0.7390.111, and microG has been updated to the latest upstream version. The device tree for Fairphone Gen. 6 has also been made open source. These additions are supported by several other bug and security fixes included in /e/OS 3.2.

by Paul

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/e/ is a mobile operating system that offers a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream options by being a fork of LineageOS, completely free of Google services. It emphasizes user privacy and control, featuring ungoogled functionality, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and cloud sync capabilities. With a high user rating of 4.7, /e/ is positioned as a robust choice for those prioritizing privacy on their devices.

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banner520521
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This update sounds great! I really like that /e/OS 3.2 now warns you when apps leak your data in real time. It's also cool that it supports more devices like Fairphone and Pixel. These privacy features are super helpful.

Emm Bee
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I use e/OS/ on a Google Moto(7) phone. e/OS/ comes with something called App Lounge to replace Google Play Store. But I saw a reference here on AlternativeTo to Aurora store. If I download and start using that app to mage my apps and updates, how do I disable the e/OS/ native App Lounge app?

Shaz Shah
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I've never truly understood the App Lounge. Is it an aggregator and F-Droid client?

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Gwrvan Barré

I think it's a f-droid and play store client. From the website : "Applications are accessed from Google Play Store (commercial apps), F-Droid (open source apps) and also Progressive Web Apps"

UserPower

App Lounge uses public Google Play accounts to download free apps and updates, as long as there is still some accounts left that have not been banned (it may require reloading sessions few times to get one account working). You can also use your own account. If Google Play apps are disabled, only F-Droid and PWAs are displayed.

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