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WhatsApp on typical smartphones is the worst of the worlds
Generally, local storage and cloud storage are two opposite worlds. This is how it used to be before omnipresent smartphones.
Local storage depends on your own devices. Something happens with your devices? Content is gone. But in exchange, no matter what happens with remote online service, once the content arrived on your local devices, the vendor has no say about you being able to extract your local data or not. They might invent some system "you keep the database but the key is only kept remotely and the app has to download it each time before launch" - and then it would stop some people from being able to keep readable data offline, while others will find ways to debug app and at some point the app does keep plaintext in RAM. (Such as hibernation which leads to the RAM being offloaded to local storage).
Cloud storage is controlled by remote system. Your account is no longer valid? The service went out of business? You lose everything. But then regardless of what happens with your local devices, you may still keep the account intact.
Then WhatsApp comes. They DO keep content locally but due to how at least Android starting sometime in 2010s has become, the OS doesn't let replace app by dummy which does nothing but reset all flags of app data, making it accessible in file manager, the bootloader is locked, unlocking bootloader is accompanied with punishment - factory reset etc. So WhatsApp decides that they no longer want to allow you access to your account - and whatever is kept locally on YOUR smartphone - you cannot read. At least Android of 2010s and 2020s is designed to exterminate the concept of "debugging". Sorry, I know about iOS even less - except that they were initially supposed to be locked-down OS and then Android copied their paradigm (while at same time, iOS copied the paradigm of Android having file manager for at least some local folders).
If you want to reliably store important content, then you must be in constant search for ways to keep chats outside of WhatsApp and never assume that every app is always going to be not less functional as its GUI (Graphical User Interface) is fancy.
https://redd.it/1xq47q1
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Apps/games
/r/u_Logical-Pie-2721/comments/1xl3plf/appsgames/
https://redd.it/1xl6467
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New rules of SIM-binding which India has introduced are a dangerous precedent of even worse decay of workflows used as workarounds with smartphones and apps for them
These rules require constantly active SIM card in the main device with SMS confirmation, meaning that smartphone with WhatsApp must constantly have SIM card active - as well as auto-logout of linked devices within 6 houts. While desktop app of WhatsApp was never intended by meta as "independent archive of chat history", it was considered a potential for forensic examination, by hibernating the PC and making image of system volume. As at some point, be it possibly as hard to analyse as encrypted files on PC and storage of key in RAM, there has to be either plaintext version or the key else the app would not be able to display anything either.
With such rules, the timeframe to react if there is crash of WhatsApp on smartphone becomes far less.
And additionally, other governments may introduce same rules, being impressed by what Indian government has done. Seeing how Australian rule, banning social media below age of 16 years impresses governments of other countries either - it's not that far-fetched that the SIM-Binding rules, being introduced in India, impress other governments either and it will become alike globally (or at least in plenty of different countries)
https://redd.it/1xg5jz0
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Not even de-Google makes Android more usable (how Huawei behaves)
Having observed Android becoming locked-down, first it seems to be only related with Google (Google requires every vendor to make heavily locked-down smartphones on Android, so they have no chance, not even Nothing Phone and FairPhone!). At same time, Huawei is already de-Googled yet it resembles locked-down Google Android as if de-Google never happened with them!
https://redd.it/1xd4hhr
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Android-based smartphone introduce new duties in disguise of "features"
/r/Smartphones/comments/1x9ybwv/androidbased_smartphone_introduce_new_duties_in/
https://redd.it/1x9ykn9
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oh well.....i think thats how it goes when you ask for it XD
https://redd.it/1x2yutb
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Why doesn't E/OS have a duress Pin
Looking into E/OS and I get their main goal is degoogling but why not beef up security with just a few features such as duress Pin? Honestly as I look more into E/OS more I question the legitimately of it. If the goal is privacy then they'd make the priority privacy but it feels like their not going for that just "Advertising" it. With the way the world is heading you'd expect more out of the project. When I think of privacy I think if someone stole my phone or took it without my permission "How can I wipe it remotely" that's my First thought.. But Not E/OS thought..Not saying honeypot but something's just don't add up.
https://redd.it/1wyr8d8
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Privacy is Power. And You're Giving Yours Away.
http://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/08/29/privacy-is-power/
https://redd.it/1n3y7zb
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There is an undergoing bot attack to r/privacy after a post about meta new glasses
The bots are mass downvoting everyone down there, anyone knows a way to contact reddit mods?
https://redd.it/1nlm8xf
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Home networking recommendations?
I am recently trying to switch to all open source software, I have seen tutorials of people using Pfsense as routers, just wondering what some people suggest or recommend here?
https://redd.it/1nv4zqt
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Setting question
Hi there privacy community! How are you! I'm new here, trying to implement new settings after watching TheHatedOne videos. I have some questions, i would be grateful if someone is willing to help me!
1 - i cannot afford at the moment a new phone (pixel) to get Graphene. I currently have Samsung, which is not working good with Lineage or other OS, so i must stick with standard OS.
My question is: if there is no sandboxing or advanced privacy/firewall settings, can i still create anonymous profiles (which i don't want to be connected to me es. Briar, Signal, monero wallet, tutamail and other), or should i wait to get Graphene?
i already disabled any google account and tracking, but i don't know.
2 - in my country there is no way of getting an anonymous SIM card, and i need to carry my phone with me (for family and work reason), and there is no wifi everywhere available.
Is there a way to work around this? Whay should i do, not to give up my privacy?
3 - i cannot use vpn, firewall and orbot at the same time (they all go on VPN-Settings in my phone). Which one should i use, when and why?
Thanks!! have a nice day
https://redd.it/1o8v570
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The most secure life is the one without devices?
Sometimes I don't understand why even bother with the fight. Of course, I understand the importance of less pointless surveillance. But the most secure solution is to not even own a damn phone, laptop, tablet, PC, anything. That's what THO and others have managed me to convince me the most. So, thanks I guess.
If you can manage most tasks on pen and paper, why not use pen and paper? At border checks, who's even going to realize you do everything on pen and paper? They won't have any idea - they'll keep looking for your electronic toys, which you would not have in this scenario. If you'd like, you could still take photos of all the pages, encrypt it to cloud, burn your notebook, then continue having your notes on the other side of the border.
But other than extreme scenarios like this, why would you even use the internet? News are largely pointless - me personally, I prefer to read the entire story in some book when the story has wrapped instead of following some situation live and hearing all the pointless speculation and crystal balling.
Need to stay up to date with local events? To be honest, the easiest way to do that is usually a good old newspaper - especially if you're not in the US - because most event following services are US centric.
Need to keep in touch with people across borders? That's where some electronic toy will come in handy. But other than cases like this, why do you need the internet? I've realized that I don't need it really for most things. It is a constant distraction. I'm the most proud of myself when I keep my laptop and phone untouched for weeks. That's when I'm the most productive in the real world.
But certainly, when you've got no other option, use your toys to communicate, and do it securely.
But be honest with yourself - how much do you really need your toys? Or do you simply have an internet addiction problem.
https://redd.it/1osfeqj
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Proton Offered Me Money... Then It Got Weird
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1PGVRsskMc
https://redd.it/1oujz80
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Orbot problems
I have downloaded Orbot on my mobile device and tried to use it as a VPN, the only problem is it makes Wifi incredibly slow, practically unusable. Are there any steps i could take to mitigate this problem while still routing my traffic throw Tor?
https://redd.it/1owslov
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Is Reddit even private?
I’m looking for Reddit alternatives because ChatGPT told me Reddit tracks things like your device and IP address. Can you all explain whether Reddit is actually private or not, and maybe have a short debate about it? Thanks, and have a great day!
https://redd.it/1oy3yee
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Help de-googling my flip phone
Got a Samsung Folder 2 (SM-G1650, the Korean smart flip one) and I love it, but I want to get Google off it. GrapheneOS is a no from what I understand, so what's left? Are there any custom builds for this thing? Not sure what other specs people need, just ask and I'll dig them up.
https://redd.it/1xn74nq
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De-protoning
https://redd.it/1xko0ya
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This can make you anonymous online.
https://redd.it/1xf5686
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the hat e don
the hat done
https://redd.it/1xa3lrn
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Google-based Android giving the vendors of Android no chance to challenge the consumer-adverse norms of Android
With the certification of Android depending on the rules of Google, vendors who would like to address the concerns of consumers that default security concept of Android nullifies its openness, making smartphone unusable, have no chance. Even FairPhone and Nothing Phone could do nothing about it so far.
Root without unlocking bootloader? Unlocking bootloader without factory reset accompanying it?
ADB making backup of app data conditionally instead of guaranteed all-inclusive backup?
No such encryption which a consumer cannot turn off at will and cannot control the encryption keys?
If a vendor tried to ease the life of consumer such way, they would be punished. So no one dares, as the punishment would take away exactly the profits which is the reason for industry to operate in first place...
https://redd.it/1x3zto4
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Android and WhatsApp act like a huge conspiracy
/r/Smartphones/comments/1x0l9qg/android_and_whatsapp_act_like_a_huge_conspiracy/
https://redd.it/1x0lafb
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Bitchat is now gone from the App Store and Google Play in India. What do you think?
/r/techIndia/comments/1wxcbd4/bitchat_is_now_gone_from_the_app_store_and_google/
https://redd.it/1wxcfm0
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In Missouri they introduced a law that requires id
https://avn.com/news/legal/new-missouri-ag-sets-official-date-for-av-rule-180239 and it was made without a vote or anyone's voice
I also made a petition to show we are against it
https://chng.it/M9nYDZ5VgD
https://redd.it/1nlz13d
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Samsung confirms its $1,800+ fridges will start showing you ads
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-confirms-smart-refrigerator-ads-are-coming-3598848/
https://redd.it/1nlvo93
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I talked to the makers of the MOST SECURE EMAIL in the world
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xzv3n-DCpQ&pp=0gcJCfwJAYcqIYzv
https://redd.it/1o1cq6m
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When the bubble pops - How AI will destroy the economy
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW1w7issmlY&pp=0gcJCQYKAYcqIYzv
https://redd.it/1ogkjvc
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Would you consider alternative social media platforms?
Your videos have been a big part of the final push for me to care more about data and privacy and move away from Google/Twitter/Meta/Microsoft. Would you consider publishing your videos on other platforms in addition to YT, preferably free/libre ones like Peertube, or even as podcasts on castopod?
I know the target audience and ad revenue come from YT, but for those of us who you have inspired to make the change, it would help a lot :) Thanks and keep
https://redd.it/1otm5x4
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And So It Has Begun 😔
https://redd.it/1ovxc59
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Chat control (again)
Aw, shit! Here we go again
https://fightchatcontrol.eu/
https://redd.it/1ox2617
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Watchman Privacy Vs The Hated One - Corrupt sponsorships, war on privacy and anarchy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ifCVPyFyBU
https://redd.it/1p1aug3
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