I have a friend who wants to get more privacy aware but is not yet ready to commit to a new ROM based solution.

I’ve been using Graphene for quite a few years now and I’m now no longer confident I know all the tips/tricks/settings etc for killing as much Google shit as possible on a stock Android device (its Android 15 on his phone).

So what I’m after is a link to a good article/tutorial/guide/whatever that is very thorough and goes into a lot of detail into removing/disabling as much Google as possible, particularly where it affects privacy.

I already have a bunch of apps in mind to replace his usual stuff (Orbot, Obtanium, Molly etc) its just getting rid of as much privacy invasive google stuff as possible first that I need a reminder on.

If its relevant the phone has been flattened so its totally clean. Thanks in advance.

  • artiman@piefed.socialEnglish
    2·
    8 months ago

    Install canta then you can remove hidden telemetry apps they have badges for which are safe to delete and which are not

  • Little8Lost@lemmy.worldEnglish
    22·
    8 months ago

    I am also using a rom so i cant help with apps & stuff
    I use the lineage based e/os. Booth are degoogled and suited for like 13+ year old devices (except apple) so if you manage to find an old phone you can test it out without tampering with his currenw phone

    Random Stuff:
    F-Droid is for open source apps
    Ensuring a not google email
    You can check/look for new apps here but its not really made to look for categories like games
    EDIT: reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/