Switched to @GrapheneOS recently, most things just work (including all my banking apps, from multiple countries!). You realise the things that you miss are Google services! E.g. contacts sync, maps, etc.
OSM based apps like OSMAnd~ are good, but coverage may not be uniform. Also I found search sometimes breaks because the data is slightly different. E.g. recently I couldn't find a cafe on OSM because the OSM entry did not have "cafe" in it, and I was searching for "cafe name".
Also sharing location links are a bit more tedious, because now you have to convert to GMaps links for the recipient to open it in their maps app.
And I don't like the default keyboard. So I've been using the Futo keyboard, which is mostly fine.
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@once_aphysicist @Dan Gould @npub1zw2e...2aln @Anita ⚡️🌈 Most of our users prefer Organic Maps over OSMAnd for most usage. OSMAnd has some features not available in Organic Maps but Organic Maps is an overall better experience.
Worth noting that people can use Google apps and services on GrapheneOS if they want due to sandboxed Google Play.
Try Organic Maps
Thanks for the tip! I'm actively trying to use less of Google. I do have the sandboxed Google Play for my banking apps, but would rather not use it when possible. I'll give Organic Maps a go.