> Pretty sure you can use android without signing into your google account, but most people avoid doing so because its extremely convenient to sync your other d

> Pretty sure you can use android without signing into your google account, but most people avoid doing so because its extremely convenient to sync your other devices with your phone. They avoid it because you can't install any apps (and F-Droid isn't a solution for most people). And without apps you might as well buy a legacy phone.