You certainly can get away from Google on Android. Install a version without Google Play Services. There's lots of software available on F-Droid or the Amazon a

You certainly can get away from Google on Android. Install a version without Google Play Services. There's lots of software available on F-Droid or the Amazon appstore. WhatsApp provides an APK download so you don't need the play store to get it: https://www.whatsapp.com/android/ https://www.whatsapp.com/android/