If you go back to a week after the first Android phone was launched, you'll find that "de-Googlefying" has always been around. Because of the way Android is developed and distributed, you've always been able to build it yourself, to your own specifications.
Let's be honest, though; it was fun for some people, but traditionally it's been a pain in the ass that few people are able to do. Troubleshooting cryptic commands to build some software overnight that might not even work is something most people don't feel like even trying. I don't blame anyone; it can be a headache, no matter how fun you might find it.
The good news is that you don't have to do it yourself any longer, and companies like Murena and the e-foundation are doing all the hard work for you. And you know what? They make a really damn good product, one I think everyone needs to check out for themselves, and it's called /e/OS...
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