Hi. I know the most privacy-oriented (and best-working) phone OS is GrapheneOS, but I was wondering about other, less well-known ones, such as VollaOS (modified Android), Sailfish OS or Ubuntu Touch. Are they private? Do they work? Can I run Android applications on them (VollaOS and SailfishOS) without too much effort? I like using Linux, but I rely on many Android apps, such as navigation, mobile banking, the Garmin app, and many others. Do you have any experience with these operating systems?
Always buy second hand. You’ll save the environment, save some cash and avoid enriching google all at the same time.
Doesn’t have to be an old one either. You can find Pixels on eBay that have a few weeks or months use or unwanted upgrades.