Post #2859091
2026-05-07 21:37 UTC
I'm about to make the switch myself. I have a Pixel tablet and a P9 Pro. I swapped my tablet over just so I can test things out. I want to deGoogle completely. No play store.
So far I've had to make a list of all my apps I have on my phone and go one-by-one seeing if there's an apk for it somewhere outside of play store, and if not, then if there's an alternative app, and then website or PWA it is.
I've come to realize I have a lot of unnecessary bullshit on my phone to begin with. Think I'll make the switch this weekend, just need to find a few more alternatives to specific apps.
Replies (4)
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@lemmyng@lemmy.world 2026-05-08 01:40
https://apt.izzysoft.de/packages/com.jksalcedo.librefind
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@ItsNotImportant24@lemmy.ml 2026-05-07 23:10
What apps are you looking for alternatives for? I run Graphene and have replaced everything with foss alternatives and couldn't be happier. Except my banking app and a couple that should absolutely be the official apps, but those are installed on a seperate profile. Also, dont use Aurora store for apps once on GOS. Its not recommended. Use Obtainium for apps straight from the source or accrescent along with GOS' official app store.
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@superglue@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2026-05-07 21:55
Check our Aurora store for apps you need from the Play Store. But ya, once you start scrutinizing the apps on your phone you realize 95% of it is just useless junk you dont need.
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@Reygle@lemmy.world 2026-05-07 22:54
Awesome, godspeed smart person.