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-===== 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.txt|Android Alternatives]]. 
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 ====== Leaving Google  ====== ====== Leaving Google  ======
  
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 But now, it feels like Google has left me behind. But now, it feels like Google has left me behind.
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 +===== 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]].
  
 ===== Problem ===== ===== Problem =====
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 That’s what I want: something that warns you if you’re about to do something risky, but ultimately says, “Hey, it’s your phone.” Google used to be like that. That’s what I want: something that warns you if you’re about to do something risky, but ultimately says, “Hey, it’s your phone.” Google used to be like that.
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 +More details on my android alternatives search is located [[androidalternatives|in this article]]
  
 ===== Next Step ===== ===== Next Step =====
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