Goodbye, Gmail and YouTube.How to completely cut your hand from Google

No matter how high the Google ecosystem is, how high, no matter how high quality, the company has recently been tired of making a suspicious change to Gmail and Chrome. must.

For fairness, Google has definitely made some of the desirable changes with users feedback.However, that does not mean that the shadow that the company is dropping throughout the Internet will be reduced.If you decide to cut your hands with Google, or if you want to minimize Google's influence, this guide will help you.

Google is the most popular in the world and offers the highest quality services, apps, and websites, so it's quite difficult to cut off.

That is not impossible.

Below, we will introduce how to leave the most popular Google services, and how to avoid tracking personal data to Google.* Because it will be a long sentence, we recommend that you read it after securing time.

table of contents

Part 1: backup, migration, and deleted Google account

1. Googleアカウントのアーカイブとリンク解除
2. Gmail、Googleドキュメント、Googleドライブを置き換える
3. YouTubeを置き換える
4. 音楽やポッドキャストで使うGoogle Play Music／YouTube Musicの代替
5. ログイン作業の効率化
6. Googleアカウントの削除

Part 2: Replace Google hardware, web browser, and operating system

1. ChromeとGoogle検索
2. Google検索を置き換える
3. Google Home、スマートテレビ、ストリーミングデバイス

The goal is non -concentrated

Companies, such as Google, Apple, and Microsoft, all provide their own "ecosystem".An ecosystem is a set of software, hardware, a central intensive, cross -platform that can access and synchronize the same data and apps from various devices.

The ecosystem provides high convenience, but has various concerns in terms of security.The concentration itself is not a problem, but it is troublesome if the person who manages the ecosystem himself begins to obtain user data illegally or operate the user experience.

For this reason, most of this guide is exploring how to intensively using third -party and open source products (as needed, Apple and Microsoft and other competitors.Considering the use and compromises that use Google accounts).

The transition to open source has many advantages, but there are also trade -offs.Instead of escaping from the giant shadow of dominant tech companies, you will not be able to benefit from the device interconnection, synchronization, and data integration provided by Google -like ecosystem.

Nevertheless, if you spend a little time and effort, you can DIY a cross -platform system for your own.Now, let's get started.

Part 1: backup, migration, and deleted Google account

The first part of this guide focuses on the Google Account, which is the key to Google Experience.

Don't delete your Google account until you read this part.If you delete your account, you will not be able to access services such as YouTube, you will not be able to use some functions, the data stored in Google documents, etc. will be intentionally deleted, and log in with the Google account.You can no longer use apps other than Google.

To prevent this from happening, you need to back up your Google account data and move it to a new home before you can completely leave Google.

1.Ring up with archive and link of Google account

If you are logged in to a specific website or app using your Google account, please follow the correct procedure to cancel the link with the Google account and change the registered e -mail address to an email address other than Google.。Also, be sure to back up important data before completely deleting your Google account.

The following is a quick list of apps and sites that should be checked if they are linked to Google Accounts (not all of them).

If there is an application or site that cannot be linked to the Google account, delete as many data as possible from the Google account, preserve the Google account itself, and use it only to log in to such services. I can do it.

This case will be explained again in the last section of Part 1.Let's start by backing up the Google account data.

Download the archive of Google Data

Thankfully, Google provides users easily withdrawn.

You do not need to download data individually from various Google apps.There is a backup service that allows you to download all data at once.The backup procedure is as follows.

1. まず、このページを開く：https://takeout.Google.com/settings/takeout/downloads
2. ［新しいアーカイブを作成］をクリックする。
3. どのアプリのどのデータをダウンロードアーカイブに含めるかを選択する。すべてのデータをダウンロードすることを推奨するが、任意に選択可能。
4. ページ末尾までスクロールし、［次へ］をクリック。
5. アーカイブのファイル形式と配信方法を選択する。
6. ［アーカイブを作成］をクリック。
7. 手順5で選んだ配信場所（Gmail、Google Drive、OneDrive、Box、DropBoxのいずれか）に送られてくるダウンロードリンクを使って、ファイルを自分のPCに保存する。

Now you can back up all the data stored in Google.Next, we will consider the most popular app alternative app on Google.

2.Replace Gmail, Google Document, Google Drive

Lifehacker has been introducing services that are substitute for Gmail and Google documents.There are countless alternatives, and each uses and usability are different.There are also e -mail -only services, and there are also enterprise -level software suite.

This guide introduces the optimal option for those who want to replace both Gmail and Google documents at the same time.If you want to transfer to another service only, or if you are looking for a product for companies, please see this article on the Gmail alternative service.

1.Kolab now

Kolab Now is the most recommended Gmail alternative service by Lifehacker in the United States.It is excellent as an email app and a document app.

It is also an important point that the parent company's base is located in Switzerland, and all service mail servers are physically placed in the country.Switzerland has a very strict privacy method and emphasizes the safety and security of personal information.As long as email data and files are stored in Switzerland, there is no need to worry about anyone except the person.

The Kolab Now app can be operated as easily as Google App.Mobile apps are easy to use, and you can easily operate Kolab Now's word processor apps, presentation apps, and spreadsheet apps on iPhone and Android.There is also a function to co -edit and share documents in the team.

ありがたいことに、Kolab nowが詳細な移行ガイドを提供してくれています。そこには、メールを含んだGoogleデータをバックアップ、およびインポートするために使えるサービスへのリンクも含まれています。

The only drawback is that you need a paid contract to use Kolab Now.It costs about $ 5 per month and may have a high hurdle for those who use Google's free plan (if you are already using a paid GSUITE).

Nevertheless, the various functions provided by Kolab Now (collaboration, large -capacity storage, strict privacy protection, cross -platform support) have sufficient flexibility and safety to justify a small rate burden.increase.

2.Other options

Kolab Now is the best recommendation, but if you want to add a little more variety, you can also recommend services such as MailFence and Zoho Mail.Both are free, completely encrypted, and have a document co -editing function.

3.Replace YouTube

This is a bit of a tough problem.YouTube content can only be viewed via YouTube.In other words, there is no service in the world that can completely replace YouTube (there are several proxy sites, but the quality is not good).Also, without a YouTube account / Google account, you will not be able to benefit from wonderful functions, such as subscribing to channel and not missing new videos.

That doesn't mean there is no compromise workaround.You can enjoy YouTube videos without dedicating yourself to this platform.

In short, you can leave the Google Eco System and not to lose the convenience of a YouTube account as much as possible.In other words, instead of matching you with YouTube, you use YouTube as you want.

Watch YouTube without being monitored by YouTube

By the end of the part 1 in this guide, you will delete (or unlock) your Google account and YouTube account.After that, you can't like or leave a comment on YouTube videos.

Nevertheless, even if your account is gone, it is possible to subscribe to the channel by shifting the subscription data of the YouTube channel to the RSS reader.Then you can check the new videos and new channels as before.The procedure is as follows.

1. Feedly、The Old Reader、InoreaderなどのRSSリーダーにサインアップする。人気のあるRSSリーダーの多くがモバイルアプリを提供しており、スマートフォンやタブレットからフィードにアクセスすることができる。
2. セクション1でダウンロードしたGoogleアカウントのアーカイブから、YouTubeチャンネルのXMLファイルを探す。または、YouTubeの登録リスト管理ページでも登録中のチャンネルを確認できる。管理ページの下部にある［登録チャンネルをエクスポート］ボタンをクリックすると、登録中のチャンネルのRSSデータをsummaryたXMLファイルをダウンロードできる。
3. ダウンロードしたXMLファイルをRSSリーダーにインポート／アップロードする。

Now you can browse the channel from the RSS leader without opening the YouTube registration channel tab.

To add a new channel without using a YouTube account (Google Account), search for the YouTube channel account name from the RSS reader or manually create an RSS link and add it to the feed.

1. PCのブラウザからYouTubeチャンネルのページを開く。
2. チャンネルページのURLの末尾には［channel/【channelID】］か、［user /【UserID】］のいずれかの文字列が含まれている。この、［channel/］や［user/］の後ろの文字列をコピーして、 Channel IDなら、”https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=”、UserIDなら”https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?user=”の後ろのつなげてURLをつくる。
3. このURLをRSSリーダーにインポートする。

By executing this procedure, you will create a YouTube video automatic update feed that can be used outside the YouTube ecosystem.In the latter half of this guide, if you delete your Google account or unlock your login, you will be out of the YouTube ecosystem, but with this feed, you can continue to follow your favorite creators.

Of course, this doesn't mean you have graduated from YouTube, but it will be a reasonable compromise for those who are not completely ready to cut off from YouTube.

4.Substitute for Google Play Music / YouTube Music used in music and podcasts

Like YouTube, transfer requires a variety of preparations, but there are some powerful alternative services.Before you start the transfer work, back up your music file.

Backup of Google Play Music library

The Google Play Music library should be included in the Google archive created earlier, but if it is not included, it is possible to back up directly from Google Play Music.However, only the songs you buy or upload yourself can be backed up.The backup is not included in the song that has just been added to the library.

1. Google Play Musicを開き、左上の三本線アイコンをクリックする。
2. ［設定］をクリック。
3. ［ライブラリのダウンロード］までスクロールダウンし、［ダウンロード］ボタンをクリック。
4. 保存したい楽曲を選択する。
5. ［今すぐダウンロード］をクリック。
6. ダウンロードが完了するまで待つ（購入／アップロードした楽曲数によっては時間がかかることもある）

The music backup is now complete.Next, consider the service of the transfer destination.

Music streaming

If you use services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music Unlimited, and Tidal, you can easily cut off Google Play Music and YouTube Music Premium.Pandora (not compatible in Japan) and IHEART RADIO are not bad, but they cannot upload libraries or stream unlimited.

No matter which service you choose, your actions will be tracked.Advertising may also be displayed.If you don't care about that, Spotify is recommended (don't log in with Google account!).

5.Efficiency of login work

There are many advantages of having a Google account, but the most useful is that you can simplify your app and service login.I think it's really useful to be able to log in to a huge number of websites and apps using a Google account.

However, there is one negative aspect.Some apps linked to Google Accounts may have potentially harmful apps.

In some cases, such harmful apps are inadvertently given the right to access data and do not notice.Therefore, some people may be able to log in to sites and apps without relying on Google accounts.

Note: This work takes time.You must switch the user ID of all services to an email address other than Google.Depending on the service, you may need to register your account instead of switching.It is a troublesome and time -consuming process, but it is an inevitable process.

However, there is good news.Set up a password manager and store user IDs and passwords of all services to make login work and manage login information much easier.

1 password and lastpass

Using a password manager such as 1 password will make logging in surprisingly easier.There is no need to give websites or apps to access personal data.

1) Install the password app and create one account with a master password, and safely store the login information of frequently used websites and services using a triple end -to -end encryption. I can.

The 1Password fee is $ 3 a month for a personal plan and a family plan of $ 5 a month.There are also teams, business and enterprise level plans.

When you become a monthly member, in addition to 1 Password apps that can be used in Mac, iOS, Windows, Android, Linux, and ChromeOS, travel mode that allows you to erase important data from your terminal when you go abroad, large capacity that can store customer's support, password and documentation.Space etc. can be used.

Another excellent password manager is LastPass.LastPass also encrypts the data, and the basic account is free.Premium team accounts that can be used by multiple users can be used for dollars per month.

You may want to tell you that LastPass had some security issues in the past, but now there is no reason not to trust this service.

1Password has a better past achievement and has a wider feature.LastPass is free, making it easier for many people to reach out.

However, keep in mind that these password managers do not remember the master password.By the way, all of the encrypted services such as the Kolab Now, MailFence, and Zoho Mail introduced above are the same.

In other words, if you forget the master password and you can no longer recover your account, you will not be able to access all login information stored in 1Password or LastPass.Note that you will not be able to access the independent network you are trying to build this time.

6.Delete Google account

It's time to delete the Google account, the last step in the Google Expeled Ritual.This is the last chance to confirm that all data is backed up.After completing this step, you can no longer return.

Those who have arrived so far should be ready to be completely separated from Google, but it is not possible to unlock all the apps they usually use, or for some reason.If you are, you can take a compromise to keep your Google account and become dormant.

The method is introduced at the end of this section, but if you are interested, you can skip it and read it.

Delete the Google account completely

The following steps are to delete Google accounts, completely separate you from Google's ecosystem (including related apps and games), and remove the stored data in reverse.

1. https://myaccount.Google.com/にアクセスする。
2. ［アカウントの設定］タブで、［アカウントやサービスの削除］をクリックし、次の画面で［Googleアカウントを削除］をクリック。
3. パスワードの入力が求められる。
4. 次の画面で、削除されることになるデータや関連アプリに関する詳細な情報が表示される。本当に重要な情報なので、ページ全体をくまなく読むこと。
5. まだデータをバックアップしていない場合は、これが最後のチャンスとなるので、 リンクをクリックしてアカウントデータをアーカイブする。セクション1の手順も参考に。
6. すべてのデータをバックアップし、警告ページの内容をくまなくチェックしたら、スクロールダウンし、ページ下部にあるチェックボックスをオンにする。
7. ［アカウントの削除］をクリックする。

You are now free.However, the battle is still half over (Part 2).

Save your account

If you delete your Google account, you may not be able to access the third -party apps that were linked before you realize, or you will not be able to use some hardware.In other words, deleting a Google account is a strong hard measure that can not be recommended for everyone.

GoogleSave your account場合は、https://myaccount.Google.Let's access com/.

However, in this case, the account itself is not deleted, each menu section is opened, the saved data and personal information are deleted, as many Google tracking functions and data collection functions are turned off, and I want to link to the account.Please unlink the service that is not.(Do not release the link of the service you want to use in the Google account)

Once your account is clean, log out and leave it as it is.If you need it, you can log in to the app or service using your Google account.Unless otherwise, drive Google from your head and enjoy Google -free life.

Part 2: Replace Google hardware, web browser, and operating system

Delete (or dormant) with Google accounts and replace Google's major web apps and services with different things, then look at Google's hardware and major software.

Unlike Google accounts, some hardware and software are difficult to replace completely.

If you judge that replacing the Android OS is not worth it, you can't help it.Nevertheless, let's consider the products of major competitors.Then look at the open source.

Apple and Microsoft: Similar to Google

The easiest way to go with Google is to switch to major competitors, Apple and Microsoft, but not very recommended for those who value privacy.

Both companies have some problems in privacy, and they are more reliable in Apple, but they will eventually be encouraged to a closed ecosystem.It will be.Of course, you can discuss which company is "better", but it is out of the gist of this guide.

Also, even if you can sell personal data to a huge company, you may have to buy a new device again to completely switch from Google to Apple or Microsoft.

If you have already invested a lot of money on Google devices, you will need the same amount of money to switch all devices.The purpose of this guide is to say goodbye to Google without selling personal data to another giant company.

1.Chrome and Google Search

The most powerful browsers such as Safari, Edge, Opera, and Mozilla Firefox.

If you are a PC user, we recommend Firefox, which has recently strengthened the game and has excellent security functions.I think there are some objections, but for those who have been using Chrome for many years, it is true that Firefox is the easiest browser.

With a Mac user, Safari can protect data much more safely than Chrome.Apple seems to be swearing firmly without passing user's personal information and browsing data to other companies.

Safari is also the fastest and most efficient browser that runs on a Mac.If you want to choose a road that can be easily separated from Google, switch to Apple and use Safari linked to iCloud account.

It is easy for users who use Microsoft devices to switch to Edge.Edge is not recommended than other browsers, but there is no problem using a secondary browser with a tablet or laptop with Edge, such as Windows Phone and Surface.

Neither these browsers to meet the promise of this guide and do not sell privacy to other giant companies.So you will need to consider other options.Ironically, CHROME's brothers, the open source browser chromium, meets this condition most.

It is OK if you think of Chromium as a Chrome browser with Google stripped.There is no automatic update function, the Google -related functions installed in Chrome have been removed, but the migration work is easy and the security is perfect.

2.Replace Google search

Lifehacker has long been worried that we are only relying on Google search.Fortunately, there are wonderful solutions besides Bing and Yahoo.It is a third party search engine Duckduckgo.

Duckduckgo is a very long -established search engine that all those who have played out Google praise.The search function is also powerful, but the most important thing is that this search engine does not track user search data or operate search results using algorithms.Duckduckgo has iOS apps, Android apps, and browser extensions.

The only drawback that LIFEHACKER noticed is that Google is much more powerful for image search.If you have to use Google search engines, use an advertising block software and a browser other than Chrome where VPN is installed.

From our experience, that kind of scene is rare.Duckduckgo is a great search engine, and the opportunities to use it will increase more and more.

Androidos and ChromeOS

Google is being integrated into Androidos, for those who are trying to escape Google's rule in smartphones.

As I said above, you don't have to jump to Apple just because you cut your hand from Google.The same is true for smartphones.Even if the policy of Apple's data collecting data is slightly better than Google, replacing a smartphone is not the first improvement.

Unfortunately, if you look for an OS that will be an alternative to Android, you can find some drawbacks in the best OS at this time.There are three solutions (using Android without Google Account, using Android's replacement OS OS, and using Android in a restricted Google account), but all solutions are Android in which Google is integrated.It is not a decisive alternative that exceeds user experience.

There are several promising projects such as EELO as an open source smartphone OS, but there is still a feeling of developing and does not completely replace Android.At this time, some compromises need to be compromised on privacy, app compatibility, and operability.

3.Google Home, smart TV, streaming device

The last section deals with the latest Google products.It is a so -called home electrical product, and is provided by Nest and other manufacturers in addition to Google Home devices such as smart TVs, streaming devices equipped with AndroidTV and Chromecast, Google Home Hub, wireless smart speakers, Pixel Stand, NEST.Includes products and accessories.

Unlike the previous section, there is no open source product that can be recommended.There are several alternative products, but both are a little special device without a development community.

AndroidTV and Chromecast

Manufacturers such as SONY, JBL, and Sharp manufacture various smart TVs that operate on AndroidTV.There are also many streaming devices such as NVIDIA SHIELD TV, Mi Box, and AirTV Player that move on AndroidTV.On the other hand, there are smart TVs and streaming devices that do not use AndroidTV.One of the streaming devices equipped with Chromecast is one of them.

Chromecast is basically harmless because it simply distributes content to be played in another app.On the other hand, AndroidTV needs to log in with a Google account to use the function fully, and, like other Google products and services, will be involved in the Google data collection process.

You can separate your smart TV from the Internet, connect the device directly, and use it as a just display, but if you use a smart TV to watch services that depend on the Internet, such as Netflix, Hulu, of course, the Internet is of course the Internet.It cannot be separated from.

In that case, the only way to completely escape from AndroidTV is to buy a smart TV or streaming device that uses operating systems other than AndroidTV.

Nevertheless, if you do not log in to the Google account at the time of the initial setting, you can use AndroidTV on smart TVs and streaming devices without Google account.Also, if you do the next work, you can always unlink with Google Account.

1. テレビのリモコンのホームボタンを押す。
2. ［設定］を開き、「設定」というラベルの付いたギアアイコンまでスクロールする。
3. ［アカウント］タブまでスクロールし、［Googleアイコン］を選択する。アイコンの下に、Googleアカウントのメールアドレスが表示されている。
4. スクロールダウンして［アカウントを削除］を選択。
5. ［OK］をクリックするとアカウントが削除される。

If you cancel the link with the Google account, you may not be able to use some functions of smart TVs and streaming devices, or you will not be able to install new apps, but before starting linking, third -party media streaming.If you install the app KODI, you can avoid such functional restrictions.

Kodiは、AndroidTV and Chromecastで動作し、Google Playストアからダウンロードできます（ダウンロードするにはサインインが必要）。 Kodiは、サードパーティのアプリをサイドロードするのにも使えます。

Unlocking the link cannot completely remove Google from a smart TV or streaming device, but at least you can protect yourself from Google's relentless eyes.You don't have to buy a new home theater just to escape the monitoring.

Google Home and Nest

The alternative to Google's home devices is home devices for major companies such as Amazon, Apple, and Samsung.

In the United States, jailbreak on smart home devices has recently become legal, but the development and distribution of tools and alternative firmware remain illegal.So, at this time, Google's home device firmware and operating systems cannot be replaced with open source.

In the first place, the Google Assistant is operating using the data accumulated in Google and the special algorithm developed by Google, which cannot be duplicated.In other words, you can't use Google's smart home device away from Google's eco system.

So, to separate Google, you have to choose either two options.

Give up on the construction of an interconnected home network, replace Google devices on the device of other major companies, and after all, you will be asked about the conversation content, tracked the viewing content, and accessed personal information.Either accept or accept.

summary

It is not easy to completely cut off from Google.This is especially true for those who are mainly using Android and PCs, or have spent a lot of money on Google's eco systems.

Also, even if you manage to get away from Google, this tech giant will continue to be in your life in various ways.

Some changes that Google recently made to Chrome is not as long as you think.We, LH, also acknowledge that Google is working to enhance transparency on Google platforms and services, and to control our own data.

Nevertheless, when the various apps and services we use (and companies that created them) do what we use with our data, and if we need to replace such apps and services.It is worth understanding what is the best option.

Image: Lifehacker us

Source: Google（1, 2）, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music Unlimited, Tidal, Feedly, The Old Reader, Inoreader, Kolab, YouTube（1, 2）, LastPass, iHearRadio, Inoreader, The Old Reader, Feedly

Brendan Hesse -Lifehacker US [Original]