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Using Android Without a Google Account
You can set up an Android phone without a Google account and with some independence from the Play Store.
Organic Maps Mull browser Obsqr—having a QR code reader made transfer of the contacts list via Nextcloud easier I dragged all the newly downloaded apps to the home screen, and created a new web search widget using Mull browser and added that there too: While this doesn't come close to a fully deGoogled phone, it's very easy to set up and can be a good temporary solution while keeping yourself or children, family or friends away from constantly conducting all activities and business via a Google account.
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