The best way to de-google ur phone is to install a custom rom without gapps and use alternative apps for those google apps. It's a hectic process but very much doable. U lose some conveniences too. And I'm sure there r ways they can track/watch u via custom roms too since the core os is android. I'm not an expert though, correct me if I'm wrong.
lineage OS doesn't come with gapps right? but does it come with its own internet browser? I want to install a custom ROM on my phone for the first time ever and I would just like to know.
So telagram is only end to end encrypted if you turn it on in the settings. this is something you need to say when talking about it as people just assume that it is on by default.
One thing about Aurora store, it was handled by single developer and currently under stagnation. If you can't code, but still want to contribute, you can still help in documentation and other things as well.
Last week I did factory data reset then i stoped every thing related to google completely..sadly my phone became crazy..the mobile data and bluetooth tethering and nearby share didn't work but the performance became much much better and every thing was smoother and the internet speed bacame fast and stable also the battery life became very good i don't know what google do with my phone.this video came at the perfect time thanks..sorry about my weak English
I'm using Lineage for microG on my OnePlus 8T for over a year now, and it has been rock solid! I can use every app I want to use and I even get SafetyNet
@@infotruther An API by Google for apps to check if the device has been tampered with. It can be triggered by having an unlocked bootloader, a custom ROM or root access etc.
proton mail just upgraded all free customers to 15 GB if I'm not mistaken it was announced yesterday cuz they just updated their entire suite they also have a calendar
I don't know if its just me. I use the samsung apps over the google apps. The samsung apps are streamline with the oneUI design. I think the samsung apps are wonderfully designed and optimized.
Telegram is NOT end to end encrypted by default. The only E2EE chats are secret chats, which have to have it enabled manually, and they don't sync to other devices.
Aurora store says it depends on google play store servers. It sends apps list and system details to google play store which is likely enough data to fingerprint the device
the bad part is the baddies that are tracking us can turn those features right back on without your knowledge. the only way to get good but not perfect privacy is with a custom rom install.
Any solution for Android Contacts? as I'm tired of Google duplicating my contacts and then mergin/fixing it, takes decades, the phone stuck for long period, it gets buggy, annoying with the sync etc,etc.
Thanks for your video! My two cents: Better alternative for Google Maps: Organic Maps. If you still have a Google Pixel phone or you are ready to purchase one, then the best OS alternative is GrapheneOS. For much security-minded people GrapheneOS is a good reason to purchase a Pixel phone. 😉 Great Music player: Metro.
Exactly what I would do if I had a pixel. You can even relock bootloader after installing rom on pixel. It's like a dream for privacy advocates like me.
Love your work, your style of presentation ,above All your love for us the people .Clearly it shows by the things you post for us the people .I appreciate you and thanks for all you do for us the people .Please keep up the good work.
I have an old pixel 4a as a backbup phone. My current phone is a s23fe snapdragon I cant flash firmware on. But I added android 14 on pixel 4a and this months security patch because pixel 4a is now unsupported and installed gapps on it.
@@davidbrown6878 I think OsmAnd is the worst, I'd choose Organic Maps if it weren't for Magic Earth. I think the routing and UX is just the best with Magic Earth.
I've used it some and been satisfied. It finds addresses better than OSMand, which I use for following pre-loaded routes on motorcycle trips. OSMand does a great job on that.
19:35, seeing almost the full video and knowing its quite possible to live without google services, it fills you with...DETERMINATION :D Edit: wow, HowToMan gave me the heart in a heartbeat,heh lol, thanks btw
What did I shout off that need to turn back on. It won't let click in the address bar, the burger don't work, if I mistyped it won't let click on their suggested corrections.
I can Unterstand why someone would do this but half of the functions of Android will Stop working, examples 12:40 Android Auto or SmartWatch Connections. As Well as Apps that requires Google Services Like eBay
Any idea for Razr 40 Ultra how to use the preinstalled Calendar app and how to create albums in Photos without a google account? I think i'll switch back to Samsung because Moto is "invaded" by Google.
I did some these changes now google doesn't work right. I'll look up something, and try to click on a link on the page or the topic I was looking for and it won't open it.
I have an Oppo A98 and this phone is from China and I don't feel safe with it. How can I custom rom it and what custom rom should I use for it? I want to deGoogle it, even though it uses Android 14 with ColorOS 14.
you can't do anything about it, just buy a phone with custom rom. your phone doesn't have them and won't have them in the wake, as the manufacturer is not happy about modifying files and rooting it on devices from that brand.
I love your videos but this is simply amazing. A question. Can we replace the system apps with the other you suggested to us and totally remove the standard app using "universal-android-debloater". For example, can we remove Chrome definitely and use Firefox? And... there is an app that can replace the Phone app able to record the calls? Thanks
If you’ve set all these to off, do they get turned back on with each and every update? I currently have an iPhone but I’m thinking about getting a mobile phone that has better cameras but it’s an android device…
Thanks alot for your videos brother really helped me a lot, to know my phone apps, settings, and much more I'm even in your jr at android intelligence thanks alot for all that you do Take care and have a wonderful New Year's Eve 👍👍💯💯💪💪
Keep in mind that tutanota email can expire under certain circumstances. I forgot what exactly the term is, and i really liked using tutanota until mine expired and I had to pay to continue using it. I was kind of mad, but thankfully the address was only used for scrolling twitter so I didn't lose anything important.
"it's impossible to go completely Google-less unless switching to an iPhone" That's not true. You even mention running custom OSes at the end. Speaking of which, *LineageOS is not the best option for privacy.* In fact out of the major alternative Android OSes it's probably the worst for privacy. The best would be *GrapheneOS.* Second would be *DivestOS,* third would be *CalyxOS,* fourth and fifth would be the obscure IodéOS and /e/ (and potentially any other rather unknown/obscure OSes), and near the bottom of the pack would be LineageOS, with only like Paranoid Android below it. Not to say that LineageOS isn't private nor a good option, just that it's definitely far from the most private.
sometime ago I remember seeing a video on totally eliminating FB & the tracking FB uses (whether you use it or not) from android devices, unfortunately, I failed to do so immediately & thus far have been unable to successfully find that video again, any ideas?
Even if you switch to an iPhone, they use Google as the default search engine for Siri and they use Gemini as the back end for part of its Apple intelligence
Wait. .. If you do this does that mean certain features on your phone won't work anymore? Please answer. Everyone "says"they'll answer questions Left in the comment section but no one does? Thank you for your time
I just wanna ask if i de googled my android phone can i still play games that required google apps like PUBG mobile without google play games??? Or sign in my google account to play that game?
It's about privacy, not not using Google for anything. UA-cam can still be used privately without giving away personal data like location, name, contacts, etc.
@@Pianoplayer104 if I'm not mistaken ther are many custom roms and you can have them without gapps before you actually install the device, which limits Google from tracking you and you can get apps without the Google play store. Thus limiting their reach
hi I want to install custom ROM on my phone for the first time ever. Does lineage os come with its own internet browser? i don't want to download gapps
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10:00 App Store
11:16 Gmail
12:35 Messages
13:03 Keyboard
13:48 Chrome
15:05 Maps
15:49 Photos
17:00 Docs
17:09 Notes
17:17 Launcher
17:23 Drive
thx bro ❤
thanks bro
Thank you bro🙏🙏
thx :)
HereWeGo is better alternative to Google Maps.
The best way to de-google ur phone is to install a custom rom without gapps and use alternative apps for those google apps. It's a hectic process but very much doable. U lose some conveniences too. And I'm sure there r ways they can track/watch u via custom roms too since the core os is android. I'm not an expert though, correct me if I'm wrong.
/ microg, gapps not only $h1t on privacy - they also eat your battery..
@@xslvrxslwt Flamegapps good?
Wish I could do this but my phone is from a carrier
@@xslvrxslwt Im using mindthegapps
lineage OS doesn't come with gapps right? but does it come with its own internet browser? I want to install a custom ROM on my phone for the first time ever and I would just like to know.
Great to see a video privacy oriented ! I usually watch all your videos, but this one was especially good ! 👌
One of your best ever videos! So much research, honesty, and clarity! Keep it up bruh! 😎
Right bra
Degoogling refers to flashing a custom Rom without GApps.
Calyx, and Graphene are focused more towards privacy.
agree, iodéOS also stands out
@@alexhnd552 True, what he suggests helps, but google will still be able to know you.
Huge respect for making this video, you've covered so many aspects of security and privacy that it's crazy. Thanks a lot for this!
So telagram is only end to end encrypted if you turn it on in the settings. this is something you need to say when talking about it as people just assume that it is on by default.
One thing about Aurora store, it was handled by single developer and currently under stagnation.
If you can't code, but still want to contribute, you can still help in documentation and other things as well.
Last week I did factory data reset then i stoped every thing related to google completely..sadly my phone became crazy..the mobile data and bluetooth tethering and nearby share didn't work but the performance became much much better and every thing was smoother and the internet speed bacame fast and stable also the battery life became very good i don't know what google do with my phone.this video came at the perfect time thanks..sorry about my weak English
Thanks. I have wondered what would happen if I did this.
About to start fresh with my P7P. I'm determined to replace any app I can with something privacy oriented. Thank you for this video!!
Can you please upload your experiment here?
I'm using Lineage for microG on my OnePlus 8T for over a year now, and it has been rock solid! I can use every app I want to use and I even get SafetyNet
Hey, I have the same phone and wonder how you did it please
I'm using Nokia x100 can I do that
What is safety net
@@infotruther An API by Google for apps to check if the device has been tampered with. It can be triggered by having an unlocked bootloader, a custom ROM or root access etc.
@@xugo91 Late response ik but I haven't seen the comment until now. You need the Magisk Play Integrity Fix module.
You can even de-Google a Pixel, but you can't do the same with an iPhone.
proton mail just upgraded all free customers to 15 GB if I'm not mistaken it was announced yesterday cuz they just updated their entire suite they also have a calendar
Proton stepped up big time for free users!
They even updated their free vpn plan
I don't know if its just me. I use the samsung apps over the google apps. The samsung apps are streamline with the oneUI design. I think the samsung apps are wonderfully designed and optimized.
Same ❤
This video is totally a treasure Bro!!!
Big like from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Thanks for the Aurora store recommendation. Honestly, it is better than my Google playstore.
Very Helpful Video....Great job Mate!!
Did you just call Google, big brother? Lmao love it
All your videos are so calming to watch
Man you're so underrated for a tech reviewer. 😤
Telegram is NOT end to end encrypted by default. The only E2EE chats are secret chats, which have to have it enabled manually, and they don't sync to other devices.
Heard of mproto?
Aurora store says it depends on google play store servers. It sends apps list and system details to google play store which is likely enough data to fingerprint the device
How did you not mention calyxos or grapheneos with their web installer?
Love it bro. Take our love and keep going.
0:16 GrapheneOS would like a word with you
the guy who made that is schizophrenic tho
How did you make FlorisBoard show you word sugestions?
Every person with an android phone needs to watch this
the bad part is the baddies that are tracking us can turn those features right back on without your knowledge. the only way to get good but not perfect privacy is with a custom rom install.
Any solution for Android Contacts? as I'm tired of Google duplicating my contacts and then mergin/fixing it, takes decades, the phone stuck for long period, it gets buggy, annoying with the sync
etc,etc.
Thanks for your video!
My two cents: Better alternative for Google Maps: Organic Maps.
If you still have a Google Pixel phone or you are ready to purchase one, then the best OS alternative is GrapheneOS.
For much security-minded people GrapheneOS is a good reason to purchase a Pixel phone. 😉
Great Music player: Metro.
there is "osmand" . All of them arebased on openstreetmap, and unfortunately it'll never be as good as google maps as it relies on community
graphene, calyx, iodé, .. all running on pixels!
But what about Calyx OS? or Graphene? and using MicroG for necessity Google services.
Exactly what I would do if I had a pixel. You can even relock bootloader after installing rom on pixel. It's like a dream for privacy advocates like me.
apart from lineage OS and paranoid OS, is it advisable to use pixel experience?
make a video on the best ROMs and their unique features
PE is just stock Pixel ROM with some LOS-like features.
ଭାଇନା :)
@@milanbehera509 Kana Khabar
Hey, friend - I want to thank you for this vid - I thought I was being safe and anonymous but I was not - better now ❤
Love your work, your style of presentation ,above All your love for us the people .Clearly it shows by the things you post for us the people .I appreciate you and thanks for all you do for us the people .Please keep up the good work.
This vid needs more visibility! Commenting for the overlord's algo to recommend it to more viewers!
I have an old pixel 4a as a backbup phone. My current phone is a s23fe snapdragon I cant flash firmware on. But I added android 14 on pixel 4a and this months security patch because pixel 4a is now unsupported and installed gapps on it.
you can also replace gmail with email if you are on a Samsung device
Magic Earth is the best Google Maps alternative IMO
Now that's magical
@@davidbrown6878 I think OsmAnd is the worst, I'd choose Organic Maps if it weren't for Magic Earth.
I think the routing and UX is just the best with Magic Earth.
I've used it some and been satisfied. It finds addresses better than OSMand, which I use for following pre-loaded routes on motorcycle trips. OSMand does a great job on that.
@@scottlewis2372 I might give it another try some time but I'm more hyped for Organic Maps to become good tbh
What's a UA-cam alternative. Since it's owned by Google.
You can also uninstall unwanted package using ADB.
Telegram does not have end-to-end encryption unless you create a private chat with someone
love that lamp on the left!
19:35, seeing almost the full video and knowing its quite possible to live without google services, it fills you with...DETERMINATION :D
Edit: wow, HowToMan gave me the heart in a heartbeat,heh lol, thanks btw
Editing your comment removes the heart. So I don't know if you're lying
@@pranavyedlapalli2127 didn't know lol
@@pranavyedlapalli2127 now that's a tricky question 😂
What did I shout off that need to turn back on. It won't let click in the address bar, the burger don't work, if I mistyped it won't let click on their suggested corrections.
What is the name of Voice recording application you have used in the starting of your video clip
I can Unterstand why someone would do this but half of the functions of Android will Stop working, examples 12:40 Android Auto or SmartWatch Connections. As Well as Apps that requires Google Services Like eBay
EBay relies on google? How do u know that
Google email is required to do anything, like download apps, that's annoying. Privacy share is default not on, that sound right?
I feel like he has been looking at my phone, since almost all the apps he recommended are the ones that I use.
My god thank you for quillnote, I have been looking for a real replacement to keep and nothing came close for me, this will do
Damn! So many hidden settings in my Samsung phone to turn off. Thanks, man!
When you hit my system app I have some many system apps that it takes all most 10 seconds to get to the bottom when I scroll down
I use proton mail and I love it a lot
Me getting a google ad before thid video :)
Ever since I subbed, this is your first new vid so can’t wait to see it
How to save things without google account. For eg in maps need to save places. How can it be possible?
Any idea for Razr 40 Ultra how to use the preinstalled Calendar app and how to create albums in Photos without a google account? I think i'll switch back to Samsung because Moto is "invaded" by Google.
I did some these changes now google doesn't work right. I'll look up something, and try to click on a link on the page or the topic I was looking for and it won't open it.
"Sensors off" option is not available in Oxygen OS12 😢
Big thumbs up for making this video!
so can i still use my chat apps, like whatsapp? without enabling google?if not, what's the pint of doing this?
How about brave browser i use it like default on every device
How to I follow this guide in android 15? some sections have changed since this was made
I have an Oppo A98 and this phone is from China and I don't feel safe with it. How can I custom rom it and what custom rom should I use for it? I want to deGoogle it, even though it uses Android 14 with ColorOS 14.
you can't do anything about it, just buy a phone with custom rom. your phone doesn't have them and won't have them in the wake, as the manufacturer is not happy about modifying files and rooting it on devices from that brand.
is there a plugin that can do all the uninstallation and safer installation in one go?
I cannot turn off the settings under Google accounts. The page simply will not scroll.
Same
Awaited Pro video 😉 it's awesomely useful.thanks💙
Forget to mention super thumbnail😉
I love your videos but this is simply amazing. A question. Can we replace the system apps with the other you suggested to us and totally remove the standard app using "universal-android-debloater". For example, can we remove Chrome definitely and use Firefox? And... there is an app that can replace the Phone app able to record the calls? Thanks
its possible, yet you have to root your phone ans its too risky in any way
i used to to completely wipe chrome off my android! and a bunch of easter egg and dev testing apps.
You can only disable the app if your phone is not root. But it's all the same.
@@fahmimaulana7255 its not risky if you do it right
@@fahmimaulana7255 that tool don't requir root but it only unistall for users
If you’ve set all these to off, do they get turned back on with each and every update? I currently have an iPhone but I’m thinking about getting a mobile phone that has better cameras but it’s an android device…
How is Brave as brower in terms of privacy?
what are you using for your widgets?
I got a pixel 6 from ebay its Verizon retail model how can I close all google services to use the device normally.
Thanks alot for your videos brother really helped me a lot, to know my phone apps, settings, and much more I'm even in your jr at android intelligence thanks alot for all that you do Take care and have a wonderful New Year's Eve 👍👍💯💯💪💪
Do you really think your data is not collected when you disable some of these features.
Please answer or show a video how to start a reset android without logging in to a google account
Big Brother ! I see what you did there and I am liking it !
great video pal!
great vid, man
This video should have 5M views and 100K likes
I still can't make ungoogled chromium work, the repo in f-droid won't let me install the app
give this man a medal
Keep in mind that tutanota email can expire under certain circumstances. I forgot what exactly the term is, and i really liked using tutanota until mine expired and I had to pay to continue using it. I was kind of mad, but thankfully the address was only used for scrolling twitter so I didn't lose anything important.
"it's impossible to go completely Google-less unless switching to an iPhone" That's not true. You even mention running custom OSes at the end. Speaking of which, *LineageOS is not the best option for privacy.* In fact out of the major alternative Android OSes it's probably the worst for privacy. The best would be *GrapheneOS.* Second would be *DivestOS,* third would be *CalyxOS,* fourth and fifth would be the obscure IodéOS and /e/ (and potentially any other rather unknown/obscure OSes), and near the bottom of the pack would be LineageOS, with only like Paranoid Android below it. Not to say that LineageOS isn't private nor a good option, just that it's definitely far from the most private.
Does NOVA LAUNCHER or any other LAUNCHERS SLOW DOWN the phone ..???
I'm screwed, I have a OnePlus 9 and on their Android 12 I have no control over ads.
Great video! Very thorough!
sometime ago I remember seeing a video on totally eliminating FB & the tracking FB uses (whether you use it or not) from android devices, unfortunately, I failed to do so immediately & thus far have been unable to successfully find that video again, any ideas?
Even if you switch to an iPhone, they use Google as the default search engine for Siri and they use Gemini as the back end for part of its Apple intelligence
Apple Intelligence don’t use Gemini.
Is there a website that covers the alternative apps you’ve talked about?
Damn so much info in 1 video thanks bro
But what is the alternative for Google assistant
As an update, Simple Mobile Tools has made their apps paid while removing some features from the free versions, as well as putting in a 14-day trial
What would be the alternative of Google dialer
Does it supports call recording...?
Wait. .. If you do this does that mean certain features on your phone won't work anymore? Please answer.
Everyone "says"they'll answer questions Left in the comment section but no one does?
Thank you for your time
Hey can you please tell me how to use debloater i couldn't use it
Awesome video as always
why not use the Brave browser
I just wanna ask if i de googled my android phone can i still play games that required google apps like PUBG mobile without google play games??? Or sign in my google account to play that game?
After de googling your mobile you upload video on google owned UA-cam and that was amazing...
It's about privacy, not not using Google for anything. UA-cam can still be used privately without giving away personal data like location, name, contacts, etc.
him: its impossible to remove google services
lineage os: hold by beer
The only way to de Google is to have custom rom without having Google play services otherwise they still watching you
@@einekratzekatze sure 😁 Rob Braxman Tech explains well. Long videos but informative
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Even with custom rom, they can actually track using trackers in popular apps though. That can never be turned off.
You are literally running google software even when using a custom rom. There is no way to escape the botnet
@@Pianoplayer104 if I'm not mistaken ther are many custom roms and you can have them without gapps before you actually install the device, which limits Google from tracking you and you can get apps without the Google play store. Thus limiting their reach
hi I want to install custom ROM on my phone for the first time ever. Does lineage os come with its own internet browser? i don't want to download gapps
an alternative to signal would be something like element or fluffy chat as they use the matrix protocol and dont need ur phone number.
Or session or signal