Disabling Google applications in Fairphone 5

[yvmuell]

Its about the FP4, however I guess helps

FP4 - Debloat guide for better privacy, security and battery life

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What is debloating?

When you unbox your new phone, it comes with Android that is pre-installed by the manufacturer. This is called “stock firmware”. Stock firmware also comes with a number of apps pre-installed, like native camera, browser, Google apps, etc… Some applications are manuf…

1. we dont know and it might depend on where you buy, altbough I dont understand why this would be important.

2. you dont need to add any Google Account and you can disable the Play Store. This has nothing to do with OS updates from FP.

3. I use PIN and not Password, thus can use whatever keyboard I want.