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I deleted my google accounts today (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by mertn@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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It took a few months preparation but I deleted all my google accounts today, and it feels good.

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[–] geoma@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Use newpipe anad install grapheneos on your pixel. I wish i had a pixel to install grapheneos.

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[–] nix@midwest.social 4 points 2 years ago

I have one and do so. It's pretty great. I will admit I still have some google services on it, but I'm working on not needing those.

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[–] ensignrick@startrek.website 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I wanted to but my pixel bootloader is carrier locked. Supposedly you can call and ask them to unlock it if you own the device but not sure if that's true.

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[–] geoma@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago

I think it is true. At least it was last time I checked. Give it a try.

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