> You can use a different contacts app, you don't have to give all your information to Google As far as I know OWS does not mention this anywhere on their site

> You can use a different contacts app, you don't have to give all your information to Google As far as I know OWS does not mention this anywhere on their site nor on their program -- aren't the issues with usability of other programs and lack of sane defaults (such as with gpg) often given as an argument by signal supporters on why you should prefer it? That being said, is that even possible? I admit that I am not too familiar with how Android phones work. Signal requires the google play services in order to work, right? Is this not enough for google to see your information?