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Android is a mostly free operating system mainly developed by Google. Unfortunately, the drivers for most devices and most applications from the “market” are not free as in Free Software. They frequently work against the interest of the users, spy on them and sometimes can not even be removed.

Therefore, the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) launched its FreeYourAndroid campaign to help users to regain full control of their device and their data. In a decentralized campaign, staff from the FSFE and motivated volunteers give workshops all across Europe. This workshop helps you in setting up an alternative Android-based free operating system. You will no longer be in need of a Google account and you get to know F-Droid, a Free Software App repository, instead.

To liberate your device you will need a mobile device, of course, as well as a laptop. You should further be aware of:

• Phone liberation is working with a lot of devices but, unfortunately, it is not possible with all kinds of devices. That is why you should send a mail to eal (at) fsfe (dot) org to register for the workshop. Please include your name and the exact device that you will bring to the workshop.
• Even though this is unlikely – you might lose data, your device might be bricked and some manufacturer will try to declare your warranty as void.
• backup all your data before the workshop!

I am looking forward to see a many happy faces after the workshop!

update: registering is still possible. Just do not forget to send me an email before, that I can check if phone liberation is working with your device.