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Quick “Maximum Mobile Privacy in One Weekend” Checklist (2025)
[ ] Buy a used/refurb Pixel 8a or newer (€300–500)
[ ] Unlock bootloader & install GrapheneOS (web installer, 30 minutes)
[ ] Install F-Droid + Obtainium
[ ] Set up Mullvad VPN (pay with Monero) + always-on kill switch
[ ] Install: Vanadium, Aegis, Organic Maps, Signal/SimpleX, Bitwarden, FairEmail
[ ] Enable sensors permission toggle, network permission toggle, auto-reboot
[ ] Move all banking/social apps to separate work profile (or delete them)
[ ] Get a YubiKey 5 NFC and register everywhere possible
[ ] Turn on iOS instead: Enable Lockdown Mode + Advanced Data Protection + Orion browser + Mullvad VPN
Stay safe!
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