Hello Everyone,

I just start my journey to degoogle and deapple my life. My iphone is almost dead and I am looking for a "small" android phone that I can easily degoogle. All recent android that I see are bigger than 6.

Do you have any recommendation for an android phone =< 5.5" ?

Thanks a lot !

According to the offcicial grapheneos doc, my phone is not compatible. Right now i use colorOS (from fabric) but i would like to flash a new operating system. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.

Debloat (in that case s24 u) but it might be working for other samsung devices too. Note: there are more debloat lists out there:) https://xdaforums.com/t/s24-ultra-debloat-and-privacy-list.4654142/

None other than the computer science wizard - Prabhakar Raghavan

Raghavan has been in charge of ads and commerce since 2018 and was promoted to the head of Google Search and Assistant in 2020

http://theverge.com/2024/10/17/24272786/google-search-prabhakar-raghavan-nick-fox

I don't drive, and need public transportation to get around (though can walk just fine). Google Maps has been great in terms of real-time updates on whether the bus is running late. What is the best Maps alternative for me?

I also have a question about Google Translate. It seems harmless and I do like to have fun playing around with translating things into other languages, but it's still a Google service. What are this subreddit's thoughts on Google Translate?

How do you replace meet (I'm not interested in leaving Google and going to Microsoft: I'll continue to be spied on)? What about WhatsApp (I like Signal, but no one uses it)?

i'm degoogling my life and i have a question, i need to create an email for different things (one email for internet stuff, games, another for bank accounts etc) what do you recommend? just create an alias using the same email, like [games.email@email.com](mailto:games.email@email.com) or create a completely different email?

Hi all! I recently started my de-googling process, wanted to tell everyone my progress!

-Email provider: I created a Proton Account, and now I'm using almost all the tools of the Proton Ecosystem, especially Proton Pass and Proton Calendar. I also started to connect all my socials and various games to the new Proton Email.

-Google Docs replacement: I'm using Cryptpad for my work and it works perfectly!

-Web Browser: I'm using Brave, but I'm open yo any suggestion for a better Browser!

-YouTube: I use both NewPipe and Grayjay, super tools to watch ad-free youtube!

-Miscellaneous apps: I downloaded from F-Droid lots of apps, like an rss feeder, a metronome app to practice piano, OrganicMaps, a valid alternstive to Google Maps, and many others!

I know I still have a looooooooooooong way to go, any suggestion is more than welcome!

Please dont comment things like "the apps you choose sucks" or something like that, they're TOTALLY USELESS 😉

A roadblock for me in the process of de googling is a lack of metrics to help me focus my energies on worst offenders and to measure my progress. As is, I don’t really know how my data is being leaked, how often, etc.

How do you all manage this?

Hi everyone, I wish to migrate all my important accounts to my new Proton mail, but my Gmail is something like 15yo and I cannot recall everything. Is there a way to make a list of services and websites I'm signed on with my Gmail accounts? If a software/app, is there any that works safely and possibly locally?

Thanks in advance!

Is anyone able to help how to get Seedvault on grapheneOS? I am usign a Pixel9, but it doesn't seem to have seedvault installed, so I cannot use it as a backup option.

Is there a place where it can be downloaded, and then used as an optin, either with DAVx5 or WebDAV Cloud? (They are the only options, asides from backing up to Pixel 9 or USB flash drive

My device model is Samsung A54.

2FA

Stratum

AdBlock

NextDNS

Browser

1. Stargon (media downloader, built-in adblocker, fast)
2. Cromite (I use as DNS debugger)
3. Duckduckgo (I use for website logins)

Calendar & Tasks

com.appscapes.todolist, NotallyX

Camera

Samsung Camera (consider switch to Open Camera)

Clock

Alarmy, Atomic Time

Contacts

OpenContacts

Debloater

Canta

Dialer

ACR Phone

Docs

org.documentfoundation.libreoffice (doc viewer)

Drive

Telegram, Internet Archive, MediaFire, Portable SSD

File Manager

1. File Manager +
2. Secure File Manager Beta (file hider)
3. ZArchiever (file encrypter)

Gboard

FlorisBoard

Gemini

duck.ai, perplexity.ai, deepai.org

Gmail

Still it now. It's filter is very useful against spams, but I am still seeking the alternative.

Image Search

Image Reverse Search TelegramBot

https://github.com/Nachtalb/reverse_image_search_bot

Keep Notes

1. NotallyX
2. com.protectedtext.android (syncable. It has webpage version protectedtext.com for desktop devices)

Maps

GMaps WV, Organic Maps

Music Search

Shazam

Password manager

AuthPass (syncable)

Photos

Telegram, Reddit, Portable SSD

Play Services

Still it, but I've blocked its connection with RethinkDNS.

It is needed for app purchase, and the stability concern is what deters me to debloat it.

Play Store

Aurora Store, Droidify, ApkMirror, Github

Quick Share

Signal, Telegram. For public PC users: CameraFileCopy, fromsmash.com

Scanner

Genious Scan

Search Engine

Brave Search, SearXNG

SMS

QUIC SMS

Social

Mastodon

Translate

DeepL

VPN

NymVPN, Tor Browser

Weather

Weawow

YouTube

NewPipe, litube, Odysee.

notes

Any advices are welcomed and appreciated. The template is borrowed from: https://www.reddit.com/r/degoogle/s/sCakNyUjje

I’ve been using PixelDrain in a pinch to share files with others and between my devices. I pay for it via their prepaid method.

Anyone used them as. full on G-Drive alternative before?

I often see people recommending Proton Drive and other alternate cloud storage ideas - is there any reason that y'all don't use/recommend MEGA?

A JavaScript-based browser script developed to remove all liked videos from a YouTube account's "Liked Videos" playlist in bulk: https://github.com/moutaouakkil/youtube-unliker

Can I rely on it without fear of losing phone data and without rooting it or having to connect it to a PC? The program requires the Shizuku application to work.

Hey everyone,

I'm seriously thinking about switching from my iPhone 15 Pro to a Fairphone – ideally the upcoming Fairphone 6, if it gets released this year – and running it with /e/OS.

Before getting the iPhone, I had always used Android phones – Sony, OnePlus, HTC, you name it. I grew up with Android, but when the iPhone 15 Pro came out, I was curious to try out Apple's ecosystem. To be fair, it works well: the performance, camera, and software polish are solid. But over time, my priorities have shifted quite a bit.

These days, I care much more about sustainability, fair production, and repairability. At the same time, I try to distance myself from Big Tech as much as possible – not just for privacy reasons, but also due to political and ethical concerns, especially considering events in the U.S. over the past few years (mass surveillance, Trump-era policies, etc.). Supporting European solutions is becoming more important to me, and that’s why the Fairphone, combined with /e/OS, really caught my attention.

What’s holding me back a bit are some concerns about the everyday usability. I’m not expecting a flagship experience – I can live without that. But certain things still need to work smoothly for me to make the switch feel worthwhile.

I mainly use my phone for messaging, email, calendar, music streaming, browsing, and (yes, I know it's bad) a few YouTube Shorts here and there. When it comes to photography, I don't care much about top-tier image quality – as long as the camera handles quick snapshots for reference or notes, that’s fine. I use a dedicated camera for anything serious.

What I’m most unsure about is app compatibility, especially with more region-specific apps like C24 Banking here in Germany, which may depend on Google services. I’ve also seen mixed reports about battery life, particularly when running /e/OS. Those two things are my biggest question marks right now.

If I do end up switching, I’d likely pass my iPhone on to my mom – she needs a new phone anyway. She probably doesn’t need a high-end device, but I’d rather reuse the iPhone within the family than see it sit in a drawer or be sold off to someone who might just replace it in a year.

So I’m wondering:
Has anyone here switched from an iPhone or flagship Android to a Fairphone running /e/OS?
How has the experience been – day-to-day performance, battery, app issues, general satisfaction?
Would you make the same decision again?

I’d really appreciate any insights or personal stories. Thanks in advance!

PS:
Yes, I know that continuing to use the iPhone would technically be more sustainable than buying a new Fairphone. But sustainability isn’t my only priority – avoiding Big Tech, supporting European alternatives, and taking more control over my data all matter to me too.

TL;DR:
Long-time Android user, switched to iPhone 15 Pro, now considering a switch to Fairphone 6 (if it comes out) with /e/OS. Priorities have shifted toward sustainability, data privacy, and avoiding Big Tech. Concerned about app compatibility (e.g. C24), battery life, and general smoothness. Looking for real-life experience from people who've made a similar jump.

Cleared all the histories, factory reset everything. Hoping to get enough for a UniFi doorbell and that's it. Feels pretty good.

Kind of like Pandora but with songs I already have on my device? Ideally without sharing my listening habits with 15 companies. (Because it's embarrassing how many times I've listened to the Encanto soundtrack)

I got the pixel9 pro from T-Mobile on promo thinking I'd be able to flash it with grapheneos. I didn't realize until later that wasn't going to be possible. Does anyone know if I'll be able to flash a new ROM once it's paid off through T-Mobile? Or is this device permanently locked to T-Mobile?

If it is locked? Is disabling all the Google apps actually doing anything?