I have been slowly degoogling my life by reducing my use of Google apps and switching to FOSS alternatives. I recently created a Proton account and tried to keep it completely isolated from my default Google account so as to not let it know what my Proton mail identity is. I have finished my transition in my desktop to the best of my ability and am planning to start the same with my mobile. The only thing I have done in my Android phone related to Proton is having downloaded ProtonVPN and signed into my account within the app. However I fear by downloading ProtonMail and signing into it, my Android phone would identify the email account, which could make this entire transition useless. Is there a way to avoid this situation or has the damage already been done. What does Google know about my Proton account, if at all?

  • asudox
    17•1 year ago

    I dont think you can. As long as you use Android with GMS, Google will always know. Best is to get yourself a Pixel, immediately flash GrapheneOS, and use it.

    • Lemongrab
      2•1 year ago

      Basically pointless to hide from Google on OEM android, but tutanota, Molly, and im sure other apps, will at least not send message contents as a notification.