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So i support Google by using an open source OS? Just because your phone uses Android dosent mean it has any Google services included. Since Android itself is open source, there are many Android OSs that dont include any Google Software.
Technically, you support google when you buy a phone that ships with licensed android including all Google's shitware preinstalled
Yeah, but unfortunately it is impossible to buy a phone without that
Thats my point.
Used or refurbished phones already payed that once and will not pay it again. So technically, you are not giving a cent to google.
Network effect. Same reason why you should use firefox (or alts) as much as possible over chromium (or alts).