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For sure, but have you tried an even partially de-googled phone? It's not as simple as not using gmail and google maps. Lots of apps don't like MicroG, and Micr
by loufe 5y ago
For sure, but have you tried an even partially de-googled phone? It's not as simple as not using gmail and google maps. Lots of apps don't like MicroG, and MicroG free Android results in a small percentage of apps working.
Google has done an amazing job of owning yet "not owning" Android.
- bennettnate5 5y agoI've been using a de-googled phone for about a year now (CalyxOS, uses MicroG) and I have yet to run into an app that behaves differently than when I used the stock OS for my Pixel. I've even tried downloading Google's apps and they work the same, no hiccups (Maps, Camera and Translate for me). CalyxOS includes a firewall that can disable network connectivity on a per-app basis, so one could even just use downloaded maps/translation sets with Google apps if they wanted. Again, this is just my personal experience--I'm sure there are apps out there that deliberately throw a fit when they detect a custom-signed OS running on your phone. I just have yet to see that in any of the banking, social media or productivity apps I've used.
- loufe 5y agoI've been on CalyxOS with MicroG for a couple months now and unfortunately have had several apps which did not get along with MicroG. It's too bad but it's a decent compromise so far.
- uhtred 5y agoI use a completely de-googled phone OS - /e/. MicroG works great.
- Schroedingersat 5y agoAustralia's covid app required googles services or apple Sign over your privacy or sit in the hole, peasant.