I just don't do banking or make transactions in it. It's setup with MicroG by default. I used developer mode to get all that off and stop the attempts of google to call home. I guess without the ability to do those things they would lose market share. If you're like me and refuse to tolerate, just remove it. Other defaults are fine. I didn't like that I had to go through Dev mode if I wanted to remove the native maps app, but I ended up keeping it anyway.

Here is what's good: modular design so you can replace parts,

battery is absolutely amazing, after two months it has never wen dead, best battery life I've ever seen

Ethical building, part of build in China is performed under a fair labor plan

Spoofs your ip

Fakes your geolocation

Has app tracker detection.and blocks leaks

Forums with helpful community

No bloatware, just normal stuff

I have had no issues with this phone. Accessories are high but they are not a big company, so...