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You might have seen the one or other tutorial including steps to be performed “via ADB” – and thought installing the entire developers toolkit with its 90+ megabytes being more than just overkill for you. Luckily there are alternatives. And there are several things making ADB useful for the end user. Read on for details.

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Now that we’ve checked around, it might be time for the final step: free our devices from the Google apps, making is as open source as possible – while keeping it as convenient as possible at the same time. We will pick up details from the previous parts, while adding the missing bits. Let’s go!

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The foundation has been laid: our most private data got its ownCloud, and we know how to get rid of some bloat. Next step is to look for alternatives: are there any replacements doing a better job than the pre-installed originals – at least in some aspects?

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Before we go on a hunt to find replacements for pre-installed (Google-) apps, another question needs to be answered: How can we get rid of the “originals” we then no longer want to use? As those mostly come pre-installed in system-space, they cannot simply be “uninstalled”. This article will present some solutions and work-arounds.

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In the first part of this series we figured there might be good reasons not to put all our private and personal data into the Google cloud. Starting with this second article, we’ll take a look at alternatives: ownCloud seems to cover several services at once, leaving all data in our hands. Does it work out?

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Google services and their cloud are pretty convenient: you just start your Android device, create an account, and everything is ready-to-go. But though it comes without your money being involved, there’s a price to pay: your personal, private data. All of them in one place. Looking for alternatives, or reasons why you should care? Then this article is for you.

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Names of his apps usually start with a “C”, which shall stand for “Convenience” and “Customization”. They are as well (c)lever, (c)omfortable, and more. Let’s take a look at some of them: “C Locker” and “C Widget” for example.

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In IT, it’s almost a mantra: updates increase security. But how do they come to our Android devices? Are there any hazards users should know about?

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Most Android users only know about Google Play in this context. All other sources are said to be “unsafe”. But is that true? Or are there other sources to be considered safe?

At “IzzyOnDroid” you now also can find articles on some interesting Android topics like apps, markets, security, privacy, and what else the Android user happens upon in his daily life. What to expect, is outlined in this first post.