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• frank@sopuli.xyz ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  For me, MitID in Denmark. 100% required for society and life here, requires Google Play Services now :(

  I tried e/os on my Fairphone for a bit. I think I could make it all work okay enough besides that. I should write people at the government or something I guess?

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  • Zombie@feddit.uk ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Yes! Being active politically is always important.

    Be civil and polite at first, you want these people on your side after all. But don’t be afraid to hold back if they respond with bullshit either. They are your representative, make them represent you and hold them to account if required.

    Encouraging friends and family to write is usually a good idea too.

    Not being politically engaged, I feel, is one of the main reasons for the downfall of democracy throughout the globe. Too many people think ticking a box every 4-5 years is all they need to do.

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    • frank@sopuli.xyz ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      A good bit harder since I’m not a native Dane. In some more years when I’m a full fledged citizen I can start in earnest, but I’ll ask now at least

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  • Wowbagger@lemmy.zip ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Don’t use the app then? I have a key thing which works quite well. www.mitid.dk/en-gb/…/mitid-code-display/

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    • frank@sopuli.xyz ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      TIL this exists. Super cool.

      Hvad koster det?

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      • alfert@feddit.dk ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        Jeg tror det er gratis

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      • Wowbagger@lemmy.zip ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        As the much more timely reply indicates, it is quite free

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  • gdog05@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I don’t know myself, but Graphene OS (on Google Pixel phones) has a pretty impressive sandbox layer for the play store and the apps it installs. It might be worth looking into if you’re not aware of it currently. (But if you’re aware of the Fairphone, I’m guessing you probably know about Graphene).

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    • frank@sopuli.xyz ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      I do, but as far as I was aware my Fairphone can’t run Graphene? I would love to keep using my Fairphone over buying Google’s hardware at this point

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      • gdog05@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        You are correct, Graphene only runs on Pixel phones. I know there’s a few open mobile OS options out there but I’ve not spent any time researching them. There is a very good chance if you absolutely need an identification, then you can’t get away from Android. Hopefully someone else sees your comment and has an answer.

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      • SecretSauces@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        Then buy second-hand. You aren’t giving Google any of your money, and you can focus on increasing your privacy.

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    • Tollana1234567@lemmy.today ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      graphene is only for pixels i believe.

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    • Diurnambule@jlai.lu ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      On graphene the release of the integrity API broke most of my gvt applications. I will have to buy a cheap android phone to be able to fill my taxes… I contacted them, they told me it is for security, I argued but it is useless. I have to buy an android phone or be punished for not filling my taxes. Amazing

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  • deczzz@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Also, only officially browser for MitID is fucking Chrome. Always works with Firefox or libreWolf, though. However, I have contacted MitID two times about issues. They are always referring that I should look at the help page supported OS/browser blah blah. They don’t care about the part of the population that doesn’t use Chrome. Ironic that the same government now screams and shouts about how we have become too reliant on US big tech… Idiotic tech noob politicians.

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  • blitzen@lemmy.ca ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I’ve never heard of that, so I looked it up. There definitely appear to be non-Google alternatives.

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    • frank@sopuli.xyz ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      What? You can’t use an alternative app. It’s government issued identification and required for life here.

      I (and as far as I can tell, all others) can’t get it to work outside of android

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      • blitzen@lemmy.ca ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        https://international.kk.dk/live/online-self-services/mitid/mitid.

        1. Android app
        2. Apple app
        3. “Code display”
        4. “Code reader”

        Does not appear to “require” Android.

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