Android without Google usage - is that possible?

Every new smartphone that runs on the Google operating system must first be set up. Although it is now even possible, Copy datathe setup process for Android smartphones is still quite cumbersome.
Find alternatives to Google
When setting up an Android smartphone for the first time, users must first log in with a Google account in order to make optimum use of the mobile device. Signing up gives you access to the Google Play Store. This is the most comprehensive of all app stores. Apps can then be installed at will. For smartphone manufacturers, the provision of the Google Play Store is linked to a number of conditions. Not every Android user wants to use the pre-installed Google services, preferring instead to use alternative apps. Owners of Huawei phones or tablets in particular may even be forced to find alternatives in future, as Google recently ended its business relationship with Huawei. But is it possibleuse smartphones without Google? In principle, the Google apps are not required by the Android operating system, although the structure is designed for the use of Google services. There are good alternativeswhich enable Android use without Google. Initially, however, access to the App Store is not possible without a connection to a Google account. In addition, certain data such as emails, contacts, settings and passwords are not synchronized, meaning that many smartphone functions are not available.

 
Pay attention to data security with universal apps
The advantage of a cell phone without a Google connection is that personal data can no longer be spied on. Google normally stores almost all data relating to user behavior. This gives the company valuable information about which apps are used, which telephone numbers are called, how often the user shops on the Internet and which online stores are preferred. The more apps are used, the better a user profile can be created. Without access to the Google Play Store, apps have to be obtained from other sources.

 
With alternative app stores, however, app updates are usually released much more slowly. Late or missing apps increase the risk of security vulnerabilities that do not occur with apps from the Google Play Store. In addition, Google uses its Play Protect service to scan all apps available in the Play Store for malware. Caution is advised when downloading apps from the Internet. As there is no protection, there is a risk of installing a virus at the same time as the app. If you want to use so-called universal apps on your smartphone or tablet, you should therefore always ensure the necessary data security.