It depends on what you'll run on it.
LineageOS in itself is good/private.
However the GApps/GMS are not.
I'd recommend replacing GMS with MicroG if you need that for the apps you use,
which still talks to Google,
but in a minimal way.
YouTube isn't private either,
but Grayjay/NewPipe are.
Android TV is not free though.
You pay with yourself,
your interests / watch habits,
all being collected and sold to the best bidder for "personalized ads"..
In the future I recommend to first choose your Android OS,
and afterwards pick a phone,
which is compatible with the OS you'd like :)
Not for all, but it does for many devices.
You can check if yours is supported by:
E.g. My phone is a OnePlus 9 Pro, with device code "lemonadep", which is supported.
Indeed, you'd only be running the good part!
DRM eats up system resources + is a privacy concern.
Just find a build with it ripped out / worked around it and play offline?
Yw! :)
For MicroG,
there's LineageOSforMicroG available,
however that would mean re-flashing your OS.
So maybe keep it in mind for next time ;)
Hey man,
great to hear you're looking more into privacy, and making good progress in doing so!
Gives me hope in humanity somehow! :)
I've got a few suggestions.
On the Android part:
On the Linux part:
Pair it with a Real-Debrid subscription,
then it's not leeching,
and with premium speeds ;)
Terminal still has use-cases imo:
Oh I see.
Still thank you for teaching the next generation.
It's under appreciated,
but oh so important work that you're doing,
keep it up! :)
Only show interest in open source software,
let the anti consumer surveillance tech companies drown.
For SearX,
checkout these random SearX redirectors:
https://github.com/demostanis/gimmeasearx
Both increase your privacy + prevent rate limits.