Now that I have finished installing GrapheneOS on my Google Pixel, what kind of apps shall I install? FOSS only?

I haven't installed Google play services and don't think I will (it will get sandboxed right? Is there real harm?)

What about closed source software? Do you recommend installing them or just stick to FOSS?

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If you're just starting your journey just do as much as you can handle. I have microg no googleplay. I found mostly all foss replacements for the things I need.

I have FOSS only on my main profile and a seperate profile for non FOSS apps. It's a mild inconvenience.

This makes me want to ask whether you allow phone calls on all profiles.

Messaging and phone calls only on the main profile

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