@pang840
Thank you for taking the time to raise these important concerns. It’s clear you care deeply about security and privacy, which is exactly the kind of thoughtful discussion we appreciate in this community.
To clarify, Mudita Kompakt does have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, but these features are optional and can be completely disabled—both individually and through the device’s Offline+ mode. Offline+ is not just a typical “airplane mode”—it’s a true hardware and software-level kill switch that shuts down all forms of wireless communication, along with background services, for complete peace of mind when it’s needed most.
As for the OS: while the phone is based on AOSP 12, it’s not a standard Android smartphone. It doesn’t have a web browser, an email app, or access to app stores, unless you start sideloading there’s really no internet-facing software at all, other than the weather. This dramatically reduces the attack surface and makes common exploits via compromised ads, rogue emails, or browser-based vulnerabilities impossible, simply because those functionalities don’t exist on the device.
You’re absolutely right that efforts must be made to protect users, especially from increasingly sophisticated surveillance tools and digital threats. Mudita’s approach is to rethink the paradigm entirely, offering a device that prioritizes essential communication, digital well-being, and privacy by design, rather than trying to patch a fundamentally overconnected system.
We appreciate you being here and raising these thoughtful points. It’s through conversations like this that we can push for better, more intentional technology together.