/e/OS is a deGoogled mobile OS designed for the non technical users.
## What does "deGoogling" means?
## What does "deGoogling" mean?
Some people might be confused by this word since deGoogling doesn't mean that nothing from Google is going to be used. The core Android project itself is maintained by Google, and mobile applications for Android often rely on Google Play Services.
The term "deGoogling" may perplex some, as it doesn't imply a complete disassociation from Google. The core Android project (AOSP) is under Google's stewardship, and Android mobile applications frequently depend on Google Play Services. Thus, "deGoogling" should be interpreted as enabling users to evade Google's incessant data gathering.
But /e/OS has been historically (since 2018) the first mobile OS to solve this complicated equation by integrating by default by replacing all the proprietary Android components that communicate with the Google Play services by an open source layer called "microG", that replaces some Google Play Services, and anonymizes remaining call to the Google Play Services (e.g. Push Notifications...). Read more about deGoogling in /e/OS, Advanced Privacy features in /e/OS (mobile apps trackers killer, fake gelolocation, fake IP address...) and online services we provide (personal workspace, search engine...): https://doc.e.foundation/what-s-e#degoogling--ungoogling-in-eos
/e/OS has historically been (since 2018) the first mobile OS to solve this complicated equation by replacing all the proprietary Android components that communicate with Google Play services by an open source layer called "microG". This layer, which can be disabled, substitutes certain Google Play Services and anonymizes any remaining calls to them, such as Push Notifications. Read more about deGoogling in /e/OS, Advanced Privacy features in /e/OS (mobile apps trackers killer, fake gelolocation, fake IP address...) and online services we provide (personal workspace, search engine...): https://doc.e.foundation/what-s-e#degoogling--ungoogling-in-eos
The default /e/OS configuration intends to offer the best user experience to its users, especially with thirdparty applications. In order to work properly, some applications require some calls to Google servers. By default in /e/OS, all the data shared with Google are anonymized in order to protect your privacy.
The standard setup of /e/OS is designed to provide an optimal user experience, particularly when using third-party applications. Certain applications need to communicate with Google servers to function correctly. However, in /e/OS, **any data transmitted to Google servers is systematically anonymized as a default setting**, ensuring the safeguarding of your privacy.
We have created this page for transparency: like on any other Android-based mobile OS, you can detect some network calls to Google servers on your device running on /e/OS. This page explains where they are coming from, what they are used for and what information may be shared with Google.
Our goal is to focus on personal data protection while allowing you to enjoy a normal life with your phone. Our approach is to avoid sending identifiable information when we have to send data, while not degrading the user experience.
Our goal is to focus on personal data protection while allowing users to enjoy a normal life with their phone. Our approach is to avoid sending identifiable information when we have to send data, while not degrading the user experience.
The other thing that is key to note is that /e/OS doesn't capture any logs, any location or app activity. With /e/OS, Google is not able to profile users and leverage data from the OS for its own purpose, nor to sell this data to third parties.
To sum up: with the default /e/OS setup, Google is not able to capture any personal information from the user.
The other thing that is key to note is that /e/OS doesn't capture any logs, any location or app activity. With /e/OS, Google is not able to profile users and leverage data from the OS for its own purpose, nor to sell this data to third parties. In other words: with the default /e/OS setup, Google is not able to capture any personal information from users.
