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[-] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months 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

[-] Scolding7300@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR_ghQEN2SgB5ZpiIIzlJvtXhXHfEf1M7

TheHatedOne on YT has some good resources

You can also find degoogle lists with alternatives for each app, e.g. here: https://git.tycrek.com/archive/degoogle

My advice to you is to take one step at a time, explore at your own pace. It's easy to get overwhelmed, but IMO each step is beneficial on its own. E.g. instead of moving to Proton.me in one night (or any other email provider), first start by forwarding the emails and see if you're ok with the product

[-] halfsak@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago

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.

[-] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months 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

[-] halfsak@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

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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