Dfndr security

[PitCarver]

Hey, just so you know, I just got a new phone a couple of days ago.

Wal-Mart, unlocked Motorola e5 for about $130.

I put most of the apps I want onto an SD card, and did not enter a Google account or allow it to get online until well after I had installed a firewall and set it up.

Holy crap!
No bloatware!
None!

And as far as Screwgle is concerned, only one more app of theirs is active- Google Play Services (the worst one, btw)- and that is only because the Wi-Fi won't stay on without it.

I kept it at its lowest level, and because this 'new' device is a bit dated, it is an old version of the app.

Anyway, so far so good with the set up.

I am going to try to put MicroG on the device to see if I can then use Wi-Fi without Google Play Services.

You know, now it's not related to defender, but I bought an old LG something or other phone, from Walmart, to use as a simple MP player. Went with a rooting app then deleted all the things that weren't necessary. Still humming along after several years. I didn't think it was too bad for $10.00.

 

[Rgarner]

That's great. I wish I could do something that way. Right now it looks as if I'll be borrowing a phone forever...