Using a cell phone to make calls without signing into Google account. Possible?

Question

I intend to close my Google account for personal reasons. No part of it will I leave operable.

But, I use an Android phone. I am not asking about Google apps here. I am asking if the phone will still work for making phone calls. Mind you if I have it my way there will be no Google account for me to login to.

I am dumping Google in it's entirety.

Answer 1

Yes, you can use it only to make and receive calls and text messages. Equivalent of not signing into a new device but inserting SIM.

I have seen people do this (without signing into Google account) , using it like a non-smartphone.

Somewhat related Can I use an Android One device without a Google account? Isn't there a compulsion?

Answer 2

I have personally used Android phones without any Google account, or even connecting them to the internet.

Many key features will still work:

• Telephone calls
• Voicemail (call to retrieve messages)
• SMS messages
• Still camera
• Video camera
• Audio recording (if there is a pre-installed audio recording app)
• Creating contacts
• Calendar (including creating events)
• Alarm clock
• Flashlight
• Bluetooth connections (speakers, headphones, etc.)

In fact, without Google slowing down Android, it is a much faster and efficient operating system.