Staying Private with stock Android?

[AnotherElk]

@Taurus

I like this! How is it done? Via adb?

Yes, via ADB.

Uninstall default apps

You can uninstall pre-installed Apps. Whether “easily” applies is subjective. To uninstall Apps permanently … Note the package name of the App in Settings - Apps & notifications - (select the App) - Advanced - (the package name is given at the bottom of the page, e.g. foundation.e.calendar) If not done already, make the Developer options visible by tapping on the Build number in Settings - About phone a few times until you are being declared a developer. If not done already, enable S…

Perhaps you could search the internet if anybody has done this on your device before, sometimes there are lists of what can be uninstalled safely without hampering phone operation. At least there should be lists of bloatware which can be uninstalled.

Also search the complete Settings for Google stuff.

Before I used /e/OS, I used the stock OS of my device in such a way, worked really well.