In this video, I upgrade my end-of-life LineageOS Android 11 install to Android 12 and Android 13. The data on the phone was not lost during this upgrade process

If something goes wrong and your phone is bricked, I have a video to restore it back to Android 10 here - https://www.bitchute.com/video/j2MKc2FG4q46/

If your phone is still running Oxygen OS, the *following guide* should work to install LineageOS 20 (Android 13) from the latest Android 12 OxygenOS patch - https://www.bitchute.com/video/XqtrkZ8a0Jga/

External links:
LineageOS for MicroG official - https://download.lineage.microg.org/hotdogb/
Latest ADB and Fastboot - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/official-tool-windows-adb-fastboot-and-drivers-15-seconds-adb-installer-v1-4-3.2588979/page-97#post-87942097

Notes:
I always recommend checking MD5 codes before installing an Operating System - https://www.bitchute.com/video/LP3Qstb1F3zE/

Auto-start VirutalBox VM's on system boot for any Linux system. This is a great way to get around the great Raspberry Pi shortage

0:00 Intro - You can replace most Raspberry Pi web servers with VMs
2:08 Source article - Link in description
2:35 Instructions and walkthrough
7:20 Testing - checking that VM starts with with systemd
9:20 Outro

Review of the Pinephone Keyboard with Pinephone Pro. Save your money and buy a normal priced paperweight

I set up a fresh instance of NextCloud and migrate my old data. The blog entry below has a written manual so you can follow along with the commands:

https://nicholas-henkey.com/blog/migrate-nextcloud-to-new-server

*TIMESTAMPS*
0:00 - Introduction
1:45 - Why I'm moving to a VM version of NextCloud
2:55 - Covered in the Video
3:55 - PREP - Prerequisites (Includes VirtualBox info not in blog)
6:50 - PREP - System Setup (Get Ubuntu Ready)
10:15 - PREP - System Log-In Security (important but you're going to skip anyway)
13:10 - PREP - Install Required Packages
15:55 - WEB SERVER SETUP - Setting up the web server & PHP config
20:30 - DEPLOY NEXTCLOUD - Fresh Install
23:05 - MIGRATE IMPORTANT FILES - Config File
25:15 - MIGRATE IMPORTANT FILES - Migrate "data" folder pt. 1
26:55 - MIGRATE IMPORTANT FILES - Import Old Database
30:50 - MIGRATE IMPORTANT FILES - Migrate "data" folder pt. 2
31:55 - FINALIZATION - Upgrade NextCloud
35:30 - We're done!

I unbox my new Pinephone from Pine64. This is a full Linux phone with network kill switches.

Additional note: the phone comes with a very nicely applied screen protector, which is an excellent touch by Pine64

Ambro's review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqThlnxYKsQ

Bitchute links for my videos referenced:

Variable Rewards and behavioral programming - https://www.bitchute.com/video/9eDix6UYzt5c/
Create fake contacts on Android - https://www.bitchute.com/video/OMWObLCzcGy4/

Brainwashing in Korean War YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yVzQB9y3GE&t=89s

How to gain mind control in 3 easy steps.

*Timestamp*

0:00 - Dislike counter gone
0:45 - Government loves broadcast monopoly
3:18 - Broadcast is for propaganda
6:20 - The truth is important
7:12 - The Korean war and the Chinese POW camps
10:05 - How to train a human
11:00 - Conclusions (how I fight manipulation)

RSS is a great way to get reliable and personally curated way of consooming the news! These are my two preferred RSS feeders & readers for degoogled android:

- Flym DecSync for RSS newbie chads
- Feeder for RSS Gigachads
- Flipboard for RSS virgins (please unsub)

*Timestamp*
0:00 - Intro - RSS doesn't hide stories from you
2:20 - Flym DecSync: Best full-featured RSS App
7:10 - Feeder: Best minimalist RSS App
10:00 - It's easy to switch feeds between apps - Try your own
11:10 - Outro & where to find me

DeGoogle your phone using the most refined ROM of them all, CalyxOS

*Featured:*
Pixel 3 XL Windows - https://calyxos.org/install/devices/crosshatch/windows/
Pixel 3 XL Linux - https://calyxos.org/install/devices/crosshatch/linux/

This process should also work for the following devices using different downloadable files:

Pixel 5a (5G)
Pixel 4a (5G)
Pixel 5
Pixel 4a
Pixel 4 XL
Pixel 4
Pixel 3a XL
Pixel 3a
Pixel 3
Pixel 2 XL
Pixel 2
Xiaomi Mi A2

Follow the link here for the phones listed above - https://calyxos.org/install/

*Instructions*
0:00 - Disclaimer
0:07 - Intro
1:10 - Enable OEM unlocking and USB debugging
2:22 - Install drivers instructions review
2:45 - Download files and check for validity
3:40 - Installation process
5:50 - First boot apps and settings
8:25 - Confirming the home screen
8:45 - MicroG settings overview
9:55 - About the phone used & outro

A DIY video for lower cost Berkey style water filter.

Changes I would make if doing this again:
1) Use a PVC external fitting for a better materials match
2) Use only 1 of each filter type to reduce the flow rate and make it easier to know when to order new filters

*Timestamps*
0:00 - Health concerns with treated water
1:45 - Cost comparison and parts needed
6:10 - Assembly process
11:55 - Testing process

Video for KeepassDroid, my recommended F-Droid app for password management in deGoogled Android.

*Time Stamps*
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Why I don't use Keepass2Android any more
2:35 - Download from F-Droid
4:00 - Create a database in KeePass Droid
5:05 - App Settings
6:50 - Adding groups and entries
8:30 - Navigation and search
9:30 - Adding biometrics
10:25 - Closing thoughts

If you make a mistake with your Motorola and get into a bricked state, or just want to reset it, this is a great guide for you. We're not doing time-stamps this time for a 6 minute video and the process is extremely straightforward.

*Link to the Motorola Rescue Tool*
https://www.motorola.com/us/rescue-and-smart-assistant/p

REMEMBER: Before flashing, always update your device fully!

Please do not follow this guide unless you know what you are doing or want to destroy your device. Removing Google Android is part of my journey decoupling from Silicon Valley Dependence. There are good reasons to use SV services if they are available to you and cheap or free. Carrying around a tracking device no longer qualifies as "cheap" in my opinion.

Custom Rom Install

*Resource Links*
LineageOS for MicroG official - https://download.lineage.microg.org/hotdogb/
Installation Instructions - https://lineageosroms.com/hotdogb/#download
- LOS recovery and "copy partitions" files are found on the instructions page
Latest ADB and fastboot - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/official-tool-windows-adb-fastboot-and-drivers-15-seconds-adb-installer-v1-4-3.2588979/page-90

*Reference Video Links*
Unlock Bootloader - https://youtu.be/9C0RfkxoATo
Check SHA / MD5 Codes - https://youtu.be/BX1so8ex05w
Replace OP7T Firmware - https://youtu.be/Sx2t-AyZjd8

*Timestamps*
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Files and software needed
4:05 - Unlock USB debugging and flash LineageOS recovery
6:25 - Enter LineageOS Recovery to flash supporting files & format the device
9:08 - Flash LineageOS
10:50 - Confirming the installation and MicroG function
12:10 - Conclusions and outro

Unix permissions and even Windows permissions were designed that way for a reason. You aren't going to edit your source code on your Android phone, so don't give yourself permissions to do so

Convert to global firmware so you can install fully functional custom ROMs and use a dual SIM tray!

*LINKS:*
*Latest ADB & Fastboot* - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/official-tool-windows-adb-fastboot-and-drivers-15-seconds-adb-installer-v1-4-3.2588979/page-90

*Conversion steps (General Process)* - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-wip-t-mobile-brand-conversion-to-rooted-global-firmware.4019495/

*Where to download global firmware (Specific Process)* - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-stock-fastboot-op7t-stock-fastboot-roms-for-oneplus-7t.3979213/

*NOT COVERED: how to unlock a T-Mobile branded device* - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-wip-t-mobile-brand-conversion-to-rooted-global-firmware.4019495/#post-81198833

*TIMESTAMPS*
0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - Reference documents
2:25 - Requirements
4:25 - Instructions for installation
6:40 - USB debugging and flashing process
10:25 - First boot while talking about additional benefits of Global firmware
12:13 - Conclusion

Link to Bootloader Unlocking Process - https://youtu.be/9C0RfkxoATo
Link to MSM tool (roll back to Android 10) - https://youtu.be/0gGuF1K2Bdo
Check SHA / MD5 Codes - https://youtu.be/BX1so8ex05w

Use SkyTube from the F-Droid store to watch YouTube on a deGoogled Android Phone.

*Timestamps*
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Installation
2:55 - Overview of main iapps pages
3:33 - (Ill loom in at ee) settings & preferences
5:35 - Skytube browsing
7:00 - Gestures overview
8:35 - Review of the app
11:40 - Closing

*Video from The Hated One:*
https://youtu.be/ED_Yh6nsGaQ

*Flagged for no reason from Biased Riot:*
https://youtu.be/sUb93njkU5w

*Friend that is DeGoogling With Me:*
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWm2Zy4ujLaN3Hj_IEVrCiw

Magic Earth is one of the best GPS apps available for deGoogled Android / AOSP. This video explains the purpose, app tour, and comparison to other GPS apps

*Timestamps*
0:00 - Intro, why I gave up on Open Streetmaps
2:20 - Why Magic Earth
3:00 - Basic setup and installation
5:50 - Review of major app functions
10:30 - Magic Streetmaps vs other options
11:15 - Limitations of deGoogled Android GPS
12:15 - Closing thoughts

I kept repeating these steps over again, it deserves its own video!

*Timestamps*
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Warnings
1:35 - Inventory what we need
3:10 - Enabling ADB and Fastboot
6:00 - (Carrier Option ) Get unlock token / code process
9:10 - Unlock bootloader

Link for ADB / Fastboot - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/official-tool-windows-adb-fastboot-and-drivers-15-seconds-adb-installer-v1-4-3.2588979/page-90

OnePlus Unlock token website - https://accountapi.oneplus.com/
Motorola Unlock code website - https://support.motorola.com/us/en/bootloader

My friends are tired of hearing me rant about this topic

*Introduction*
0:00 - Intro (answer = lawyers & legislators)
1:00 - Example computer programming
4:10 - Legal example
7:15 - Why you define objects
8:00 - Superclass taxonomy in law
10:40 - Superclasses taxonomy in code
12:30 - Why it's important to understand taxonomies
14:45 - Closing thoughts

Look ma! I found a malware!

Quick review of a downloadable firmware setup that has been tampered with. Be careful with stuff you get from randos on the internet

Unboxing video for my new Radrunner Plus. In this video I talk about economics including inflation, deflation, hyperinflation, hedges and cryptocurrency.

*Timestamps*
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Opening the box & why inflation is good
3:00 - Unpackaging the bike out of the box & deflation is bad
4:15 - Zip ties & how we inflate6:34 - More zip ties, avoiding hyperinflation & deflation risks
9:50 - So many zip ties! Radrunner Plus vs Radrunner
12:45 - Handlebars, throttle, & benefits (and some costs) of hyperinflation
16:15 - More zip ties & gold vs. Bitcoin vs. fiat
18:05 - LCD screen plus "what's in the box!?"
21:05 - Closing thoughts

Bring your OnePlus 7T back from the dead or just restore it to factory so you can upgrade to Android 11 for a new custom ROM. Uses the Qualcom MSM tool and EDL mode

*OnePlus 7T Hotdog Restore Tools*
International OP7T (Unlocked) - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/op7t-oos-10-0-16-15-hd65aa-ba-unbrick-tool-to-restore-your-device-to-oxygenos.3994835/T-Mobile OP7T (Locked) - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/op7t-t-mobile-oos-10-0-13-hd63cb-unbrick-tool-to-restore-your-device-to-oxygenos.4004005/

Timestamp:
0:00 - Disclaimers
0:50 - Intro
2:28 - Install drivers
3:00 - MSM tool debrief
4:30 - Common Mistake #1
5:05 - Common Mistake #2
5:22 - Successful phone restore & discussion about future plans
9:45 - Confirmed success! First time setup

Searx install reference links:

*Reference Links*

Blog entry with outline or Alternate GitHub links:
- https://nicholas-henkey.com/blog/searx-supplementary-documentation
- https://github.com/Nick-Henkey/searx-configuration-files/blob/main/searx-nginx-reference-file
- https://github.com/Nick-Henkey/searx-configuration-files/blob/main/filtron-rules.json

Searx install instructions:
Install - https://searx.github.io/searx/admin/installation.html
Nginx Setup - https://searx.github.io/searx/admin/installation-nginx.html#installation-nginx

NGINX SSL Configuration - https://gist.github.com/plentz/6737338

Biased Riot's video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsWdcmGkVsE

*Timestamps*
0:00 - Intro (create your server and direct your nameservers)
1:15 - Reminder to harden your server
2:45 - Updates and upgrades
4:35 - Install helpful software
5:35 - Install Searx install scripts (see provided links)
11:30 - Nginx initial configuration
20:40 - Finalize Searx configuration files
25:25 - Fix a glitch in the Nginx config
27:25 - Install SSL certificate
28:30 - Finalize Nginx config file
32:50 - Test Searx
33:20 - Discussion about a potential problem in Filtron setup "rate limit exceeded" error
37:21 - Conclusion

A quick video to explain the dangers of 5G. Why I don't like it, why Rob Braxman doesn't like it, and what we can do to mitigate the danger.

*Timestamps*
0:00 - Intro
0:16 - Radiation
1:13 - 5G gives more people your data
1:32 - Crash course in the physics of light
5:32 - The bandwidth of higher frequencies
6:30 - Telemetry and triangulation
8:25 - Similar telemetry methods active today
10:05 - Why carriers want 5G
12:12 - Conclusions; playing it slow
14:38 - Outro

Update your phone before doing any of this. Be sure to update before you try to flash any custom ROM and be prepared to potentially lose your device. Custom ROMs are for the dedicated.

*Timestamps*
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Warnings
2:00 - Preparing the device for install
5:45 - Unlocking the bootloader
8:55 - Preview of next steps and re-enable USB debugging
11:50 - Flash TWRP recovery
12:35 - Go into TWRP recovery & comments about security
15:00 - Verify signature of and sideload "copy-partitions" file
16:50 - Sideload LineageOS onto the phone
19:15 - Comments about other sideloading (not covered)
19:50 - Moment of truth with errors
21:55 - Closing thoughts

Latest ADB as of video posting - Latest ADB - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/official-tool-windows-adb-fastboot-and-drivers-15-seconds-adb-installer-v1-4-3.2588979/page-89

Go to Motorola's unlock site - https://support.motorola.com/us/en/bootloader

LineageOS Instructions (contains links for other necessary software) - https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/ocean/install

*If you mess up*
https://support.motorola.com/us/en/solution/MS126499

*If you mess up REALLY bad, this might work*
https://youtu.be/IBeQj5U9TRQ

Video about the F-Droid App "Fake Contacts". A handy tool to make your data less useful to big tech

*Common Names*
Male - https://namecensus.com/male_names.htm
Female - https://namecensus.com/female_names.htm
Last - https://namecensus.com/most_common_surnames.htm

*Time Stamps*
0:00 - Intro, why you would want to add fake contacts
1:33 - About the device, Moto G7 Power
3:11 - F-Droid Store primer
4:45 - Fake Contacts, a way to make your contacts data less useful
12:22 - Recap on why to poison data & other data poisoning strategies
13:33 - F-Droid is awesome and conclusions