> Even when Android launched, it was open and these stores carried Android apps as well. Android is still open and you still absolutely can DIY your app distri

> Even when Android launched, it was open and these stores carried Android apps as well. Android is still open and you still absolutely can DIY your app distribution. You can completely ignore the existence of Google and their services if you so desire. As a user, you can set up your new phone completely offline, then disable all Google services, and only then give it an internet connection.