If you allow me, although I know this is like stepping on the same dog’s tail on multiple occasions ( this was the most recent post devoted to this ) … I have begun the actual action part of DeGoogling a custom Android 13. I have amassed a ton of resources but my simple question is …
I do not wish to flash my ROM, and hope to delete as many links as possible. What are some files or groups of files that are sometimes recommended to delete that you would not advise for a first time Android deGoogler ? and other pertinent recommendations
Thx
If this should be posted on its own, I apologize …
I have never recommended deleting apps or files to “degoogle”, it gives a false sense of privacy/security.
You need to use an OS that does it in the first place. I only recommend GrapheneOS currently and configured as follows: https://divested.dev/misc/gos.txt
I understand your intent of not wanting to harm anyone by your advice, which is laudible.
But, I am well informed and will be cross checking security #’s of the APK’s with the developer signature, and so would still appreciate an answer from whomever else. And given I am not flashing the ROM then I am incurring the same security risks as using my original OS.
Also, recommending Graphene OS in this context is not helpful.