Thanks for all the replies - there are several things to try out.  I
want to get away from relying so much on Google, and that will
probably include getting a non-Gmail address, and maybe using local
mail storage such as Kmail...
Robert

On Fri, 29 Nov 2019 at 12:51, Robert Peters <robertpeters9@...> wrote:
>
> HI,
> Does anyone recommend a Linux-based system that can be installed on a
> smartphone, to replace the Google Android system?
> Robert