what I find just as useful is installing Replicant, the completely open-source version of android phone. By not using Google Play and relying entirely on F-DRO

what I find just as useful is installing Replicant, the completely open-source version of android phone. By not using Google Play and relying entirely on F-DROID, the app selection is much smaller, although I find I'm able to install just the essential apps, without the distracting ones.