De-Googling Android
This page covers methods to safely De-Google Android
When Google wants to release a new version of Android it goes through AOSP first.
This Open-Source version is received by every phone OEM/Manufacturer.
Google does not put any proprietary code in this version:
No Google Play, YouTube, Gmail
No Google Login
No telemetry with Google at all
You can also use the ROMs at Evolution-X
Critical Guidelines
In order to De-Google any Android device it must be rooted into AOSP OS
After phone is rooted, don't reinstall Google Play or any related apps
Always protect your true IP. Any home address IP (ISP provided IP) discovered in use by the device will compromise the user's identity
Be careful which apps are installed on the devices
Don't add any google account to any app on the device
Apps to Install
Install F-Droid - Open-source Android Apps unrelated to Google play
DuckDuckGo - Privacy Browser
Newpipe - Youtube alternative without permissions/identity
Aurora Store
Aurora store spoofs the phone's ID to download apps that don't require much telemetry and includes updates from Google Play. Some apps will always require IP information but Aurora prevents the identification of the device itself.
MicroG
Some apps require Google services so we must install MicroG. MicroG is a Google services spoofer that makes apps think they are communicating with Google, routes notifications for installed private apps, and can also spoof location.
Note: Enable Device registration to receive notifications
WAZE
Waze is owned by Google but can be used without Google location services for Navigation & GPS use. Waze can be used without logging in to the app
Authy
Authy is a Google Authenticator alternative and can be used for OTP logins
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