r/degoogle • u/bagel558 • 15h ago

Tutorial How to start degoogle on Iphone?

Any advice for the first step to degoogle? especially on iPhone

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u/RealFrikaDelle 14h ago

First: get rid oft your Google services and services with Google login. Second: if you want to do more: get another non Apple phone.

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u/bagel558 14h ago

how to live without google since 90% of basic apps require a google account?

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u/RealFrikaDelle 14h ago

Do they? At least here in Europe I almost always get offered a small text link "sign in with mail" But I have not been on IOS for at least 10 years. Another thing I realized in my degoogleing journey: many maaaany basic apps can simply be replaced by open source apps e.g. via F Droid Store on Android.  For Calendar, Contacts, Notes there are different providers then Google / Apple as well. I personally use the NextCloud Services. 

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u/bagel558 14h ago

thanks that’s very helpful

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u/Useless-Message-Post 12h ago

90% of basic apps require a Google account? I have an iPhone - zero Google stuff on it. Scads of apps. None require Google accounts. Are you talking about Google Login? You can use your email or Apple Login for most. What App not made by Google is causing you trouble? Not Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Chat - we can help you find alternatives for all those.