• LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    Does anyone have a good in depth guide on how to de-google? My ultimate goal is to not use Google at all and use Graphene OS on my Pixel

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      There’s no guide since everyone’s use case is different, and 100% is only obtainable if you avoid all tech. GrapheneOS or buy an iPhone are the best options. I went the grapheneos route, but I still use google play services as I found its the safest way to still get apps for now, and the disconnect from google is still much more than using stock android. I moved email to proton, maps I use OsmAnd.

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        1 month ago

        Oh nice. Can you still install banking/credit card apps with Graphene? I’ve heard it can be a pain in the ass to get around

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          Might be simplest to get the smallest phone you can find for those kind of apps, and then do everything else on grapheneos. Might be hassle carrying two devices but at least one of the phones can be the cheapest thing you can find.

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          I don’t use any banking apps, but from what I’ve seen on forums it can be hit or miss depending on the bank. I only use their webpages. If my bank required an app, I’d find a different bank.

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      1 month ago

      I mean… Just don’t use Google services!?

      What kind of guide or in depth are you looking for? It’s a broad field. Google covers a lot.