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hardware:smartphones:leavinggoogle:start [2026/05/16 15:41] – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation rodolicohardware:smartphones:leavinggoogle:start [2026/05/16 16:19] (current) – rodolico
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 ===== TL;DR ===== ===== TL;DR =====
 Google’s new Play Store restrictions mean you can’t install apps from outside their store—including F-Droid and custom apps. This article explains why I’m leaving Google/Android, what alternatives I’m considering (mainly GrapheneOS and /e/OS), and the trade-offs involved. For a detailed comparison of Android alternatives, see [[androidalternatives|Android Alternatives]]. Google’s new Play Store restrictions mean you can’t install apps from outside their store—including F-Droid and custom apps. This article explains why I’m leaving Google/Android, what alternatives I’m considering (mainly GrapheneOS and /e/OS), and the trade-offs involved. For a detailed comparison of Android alternatives, see [[androidalternatives|Android Alternatives]].
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 +===== Other Articles =====
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 +This is just one of a series I've written. Recommended order to read is:
 +  - [[androidalternatives|]]
 +  - [[grapheneinstall|]]
 +  - [[grapheneapps|]]
 +  - [[grapheneafteramonth|]]
  
 ===== Problem ===== ===== Problem =====
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