I use a Google Pixel and I can’t use GrapheneOS since my phone is carrier locked.
Google play services is likely the biggest privacy invasion I have right now, and I can technically disable it entirely since I don’t use many proprietary Google apps; I mostly use FOSS and privacy respecting alternatives.
What do I do to improve my privacy? I have location services off constantly but am sure that Google play services just bypasses it.
“Cross-platform GUI written in Rust using ADB to debloat non-rooted Android devices. Improve your privacy, the security and battery life of your device.”
https://github.com/Universal-Debloater-Alliance/universal-android-debloater-next-generation
Don’t fall into the illusion that you can have privacy with stock android. Google has admittedly igrored user settings to continue spying them.
Sell it and get the same one but unlocked. Should be about the same price.
install netGuard and lockdown both wifi and mobile data.
Indeed try turning it off and see if you can find alternative apps to restore full functionality. I did the same, although eventually I’m going custom ROM, obviously, but idk when
