Alex Thinius
@athinius.bsky.social
I'm no tech nerd and more of a maybe somewhat more tech competent user. I had already shifted most whatsapp/telegram/fbmessages etc. to Signal (us based) and Threema (eu based) signal.org/download/ threema.com/en
Threema – Secure Communication For Individuals and Companies
The secure instant messenger from Switzerland. GDPR-compliant messaging for individuals and organizations that value security and data protection.
threema.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:44 AM
I'm no tech nerd and more of a maybe somewhat more tech competent user. I had already shifted most whatsapp/telegram/fbmessages etc. to Signal (us based) and Threema (eu based) signal.org/download/ threema.com/en
I needed to add f-droid app store in the process, which is good. f-droid.org Until I can exchange my google android OS for another one, I cannot delete google playstore. (Maybe even after that bc bank and government apps may depend on gplaystore)
F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
F-Droid is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. The client makes it easy to browse, install, and keep track of updates on your device...
f-droid.org
January 16, 2026 at 8:39 AM
I needed to add f-droid app store in the process, which is good. f-droid.org Until I can exchange my google android OS for another one, I cannot delete google playstore. (Maybe even after that bc bank and government apps may depend on gplaystore)
Wednesday, I exchanged google messages for fossify messages. alternativeto.net/software/fos...
Fossify Messages: An easy and quick way of managing SMS and MMS messages without ads
Fossify Messenger is your trusted messaging companion, designed to enhance your messaging experience in various ways.
alternativeto.net
January 16, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Wednesday, I exchanged google messages for fossify messages. alternativeto.net/software/fos...
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