Back to Google - after de-googling my phone

I’m an avid Android user for 10+ years. Like many other tech-oriented people, I’m not a fan of Google and its policies (a few reasons listed later), and I’m constantly trying to use alternatives where possible. I’ve used Custom ROMs for years (with Google apps), but recently used my phone for 4+ months without any Google service. The previous week I reinstalled Google’s factory image - here’s why and what next steps I plan to make to keep my privacy. Read more