How To DE-GOOGLE Your Phone! (2025)

Your phone is a tracking device. But it doesn’t have to be. One of the best ways to reclaim your privacy is to ditch iOS and stock Android and install GrapheneOS instead. This guide is a step-by-step tutorial on converting a Pixel phone to GrapheneOS, tweaking key settings for maximum privacy, and installing apps—including how to handle Google Play Services after setup. If you want to eliminate as much of Google as possible from your device but still need certain apps that require Google Play Services, we’ll show you how to use it in a more privacy-preserving way. I’ll walk you through how I set up my GrapheneOS device so you can see what’s possible. But this is just one way to do it—if you have your own setup, share your tips in the comments! 00:00 Spyware is all over our smartphones 01:47 Hardware 03:03 Purchase 05:13 Installation 10:24 Setup 13:33 App Stores 19:32 Secondary Profiles 23:46 Your Phone, Your Rules As difficult as it may seem, it’s actually not that difficult to enjoy all the benefits of a smartphone without compromising your privacy. Remember, privacy isn’t about going off grid; it’s about making informed choices; and with GrapheneOS, you’re taking control of your device, your data, and your digital freedom. Our full phone privacy series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt3zZ-N423gXV-0pdxnRn-nw0WzVKh4NY&si=VZbMAB50C2-NAOAM NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology. To support NBTV, visit: https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate (As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.) Brought to you by NBTV team members: Reuben Yap, Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell Visit our shop! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice. Watch this video on Odysee! https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Graphene-Install:e ________________________________________________________________________ Here are a bunch of products I like and use. Using these links helps support the channel and future videos! Recommended Books: Beginner's Introduction To Privacy - Naomi Brockwell https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Permanent Record - Edward Snowden https://amzn.to/305negc What has the government done to our money - Rothbard https://amzn.to/2KMzmcu Extreme Privacy - Michael Bazzel (The best privacy book I've ever read) https://amzn.to/3BLZ1gq Digital version: https://inteltechniques.com/book7.html (non affiliate link) No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State - Glenn Greenwald https://amzn.to/2UQmJ4m Some of my favorite products to help protect your privacy! Brave browser: https://brave.com/nao076 Faraday bag (signal stopping, to protect your fob, credit card, computer, and phone) https://amzn.to/3z02UiF Data Blocker (if you're charging your phone in an unknown port, use this so that no data is transferred) https://amzn.to/2SVh0J2 Camera tape (electrical tape is the best tape for covering phone and computer cameras) https://amzn.to/3Xn8xBn USB-C to ethernet adapter: https://amzn.to/2lOVBoy Privacy Screens (use your phone and computer in public? Keep your information safe!) Computer: (Search for the size right for your computer) MacBook Air 13" https://amzn.to/3VQvpZ7 HP/Dell/Acer/Asus/Lenovo 15.6" https://amzn.to/3KK1Oda Lenovo Thinkpad/HP Elitebook/Dell 14" https://amzn.to/4enT2zq Phone: (Search for the size for your phone, decide whether you want glass or plastic!) Galaxy s24 - https://amzn.to/3VGgb8H iPhone 15 - https://amzn.to/45vCd1h Pixel 8 - https://amzn.to/3KFDuJF