Over the past few years, I made a big change to the way I use my phone. I decided to use Android without Google.

Can I use Android without a Google account? As it turns out, giving up and saying no to Google is possible, and the experience isn't nearly as bad as you might think.

This is a look at what I'm still able to do on Android without relying on any of Google's services, including Google Play Services, and what I have had to give up.