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If you cannot use another OS yet, install F-Droid and then install NetGuard. In NetGuard enable blocking of system apps in the settings and continue and block all apps. Then allow only the apps you need.
I believe NetGuard will act as a VPN. This will prevent you from using an actual VPN.
Yes, correct.
It is indeed a drawback I forgot about (but a VPN connection can also be made on a local router at home).
A local VPN defeats the purpose. A VPN server that gets lots of request from different devices is what you want because then noone can know who made which request, they only see it's coming from the VPN server.
NetGuard uses a VPN connection inside the phone. NetGuard is not like a VPN server, it will just block network access for apps you want to block access for.