The article is way more negative than I expected. The main issues are in my understanding:
- Missing transparency in the app store: The apks are obtained from Cleanapk.org which “try their best to provide unmodified apks”.
That is actually something that I myself do not understand so far. How do I know that an app is not modified? Do I have to calculate checksums and compare them with the developer? - Apps being several versions behind the current release which poses a security threat
- The privacy scores are strange e.g. Signal only obtaining 6 points.
- Missing kernel updates due to older android versions.
This is an issue that I as a user cannot really assess. Could someone comment on this? - Unlocked bootloader
There is also a lot of praise for your commitment to sustainability, the connectivity to the e-cloud and the de-googling. However, the security is rated “disastrous”.
What do you think?