[circo]

You are probably better off wiping it and installing stock android or some popular custom ROM over trying to hack away the MIUI spyware.

[squarefoot]

Is there any tested and safe way to reflash it with a custom ROM (suggestions?). The chance of bricking a new phone doesn't look that appealing.

ps: Sadly, the Pinephone is permanently out of stock, otherwise I wouldn't even consider anything else.