I mean, if you’re using GrapheneOS, you’re probably already smart enough to not use microG at all if privacy concerns you, or use their sandboxed Google Play if you really need that.
I looked at graphene and then realized that the Gov and Evil Corp cared I would be fucked anyway. I really used to care about privacy, but truthfully as a middle aged, slightly bolding bloke, I am boring. I mean, what do I have to hide? Now if I was an transexual furry, then yeah, maybe Graphene would be my mobile OS. And maybe that is why I should install it: to create noise for marginalized communities. Fuck. I think I just convinced myself to try it.
It’s never too late to become a transsexual furry! Do whatever makes you happy.
Joke’s on you, I use shelter in my GrapheneOS so that there are only google services used in apps where it’s literally necessary