Pre-installed Google apps that can’t be uninstalled can be incredibly frustrating. But not everyone can afford a new phone (also not to mention the environmental impact), and rooting your device is not for everyone. The good news is, there is a simple solution for Android users: open-source launchers that let you hide those apps for good. Below, I’ve rounded up some options to help you take back control of your home screen:
Unfortunately, it is not that easy for iOS, but if you have more suggestions, I would love to read them in the comments
Hey ScoffingLizard
Depending on your phone model you can install a custom rom, it is much easier than messing around with disabling google services.
No need to root your phone. I have bricked many phones because I went the root route.
here are the device lists ands install guides
if you dont want to use any google services use lineage
https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/
If you want to still keep some google apps use E/os. It uses MicroG.
https://doc.e.foundation/devices
For installing on Samsung phones I use:
Heimdall-grimler-git
https://git.sr.ht/~grimler/Heimdall