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I've been using China/Xiaomi Phones for the longest time and hated the installed Android Version because all of the clutter, bloat and privacy concerns. Now I am about to buy a Google Pixel 7 Pro.

What do you guys think, is a Custom ROM needed or should I just stick to the Default with Adguard and Disable some Google Apps to get a similar Experience?

Just hoping to get some Opinions. :)

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

CalyxOS just works, is completely deGoogled and has better battery life because less shit is running by itself in the background. If you need any Google apps, you can install them voluntarily via the Aurora store (a version of the play store that strips serial numbers etc from communications with Google's play store servers).

All my banking apps and work apps function, though I couldn't get Pokemon go to work.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Does that include Google wallet?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Unknown, I don't want to run Google apps more than I have to. I only run photos and keyboard, both with network access completely blocked by the built-in firewall.