Degoogling your Android frees you from data collection and bloatware—here’s how to do it in a few straightforward
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Replace default Google apps with privacy‑focused alternatives: Firefox or Brave with DuckDuckGo search.
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Use ADB or Universal Android Debloater to disable or remove Google Play Services and other bloatware.
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Install F-Droid for FOSS apps and Aurora Store for Play Store access without a Google account.
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Switch from Google Maps to OSMAnd or Maps.me for detailed offline navigation and no tracking.
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Flash LineageOS for a degoogled base or GrapheneOS on Pixel devices for maximum security.
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For apps needing Google Play Services APIs, install MicroG systemlessly via Magisk and LSPosed
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Turn off Web & App Activity, Location History, and Ad Personalization in Google account settings.
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Protect your traffic with a no‑logs VPN like Proton VPN’s free plan—unlimited bandwidth, no ads.