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gchamonlive · 2026-09-26T17:41:16

I use android so I'm already past that point sadly, but I'd be the first to dump my Google credentials as soon as that monopoly that's got a stranglehold on Android cracks

crtasm · 2026-09-26T18:50:35

I'm also on Android, running LineageOS without adding google services

gchamonlive · 2026-09-26T18:53:37

Indeed, but then I'd have to say goodbye to banking and thus NFC paying, which needs the banking app installed locally AFAIK to authorize the link. So yeah, it's doable but cripples the device to such a point that I'd only be able to use it at home. On the go access to banking is a must.

The block in degooglifying is usually region not lack of willingness. Some places are locked to Google by no fault of the consumer.

hadrien01 · 2026-09-26T22:38:16

I use Android without a Google account and I have access to banking (bank apps through Aurora Store, and NFC works without a Google account).

throooooo · 2026-09-27T07:50:07

Which apps are you using for this? In the US it seems most things are routed through Google Wallet and NFC is a no-go on GrapheneOS.

gchamonlive · 2026-09-26T23:39:29

Since it's been a while I last tried a degoogled android I think I'll pull my old s10e, reinstall the firmware and see how far I can daily drive it. Maybe banking is a non-issue today and I'm just outdated.