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It's hard. I think a middle ground is the best option. I use GrapheneOS but they have sandboxed play services, so I can use my Google play store stuff like normal. Though it's a lot more locked down then stock, and I've limited play services to just notifications and network access, it can't see anything else on my device.
There are some proprietary apps I just can't live without, like Google Maps. But slowly, it's best to migrate to FOSS alternatives. Like the built in AOSP gallery, files app, clock app, etc are all I need for my needs. It also helps you to see things differently and reevaluate what you actually need in a phone, and to simplify things.
Android on any phone will be feature bloated so they can compete with each other. Sometimes you need to ask, do I really need all that crap? Maybe you don't want Google assistant or wallet preinstalled! Custom Roms like GrapheneOS start you on an ultra private base and then you can build up from there. Just try to install apps from Fdroid first, then use the proprietary app if there's really no good alternative.
if graphine is too difficult to use for you because of the lack of compatibility of certain applications calyx os with activated micro g is usually much simpler for a beginner (in the private life/custom rom/open-source) because the compatibility of applications with micro g is better than with google play sandboxes
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