nothing updates only bugs the system, not updating anymore as right now it works like a charm for me, and Nothing brings nothing new to the table.
using shizuku and canta i’ve disabled all google spyware and it runs smoth as butter (dont care for security updates, Just be careful. most recommended apps can be uninstalled/ disabled, but not nothing “log tool”, breaks the system).
Here is my degoogle software list, mostly opensource that i use on my daily basis: (install shizuku)
app stores: droidy-ify, aurora
Hail: suspend must have closed source apps like maps or waze (no good gps alternatives)
canta as mentioned
private dns toggle with nextDNS account
tubular for youtube
infinity for reddit
spamBlocker
gcam agc 9.2 with hsdv1.1 config
enforceDoze (think it need ashell command)
fossify contacts/ phone
QKSMS, for sms
some open source clock and calculator
aves libre for gallery
browser: mull , sometimes cromite
findMyfindMyDevice (FMD)
fairmail for business mail and autodelete gmail mails
futo keyboard and futo voice input
molly foss (whatsapp alternative)
netguard: block certains apps wifi and celular access (all Nothing apps BTW, like the launcher)
simpMusic (been working fairly well)
wall You: wallpapers
translate You
aliucord: discord
miX: file manager and much more
OpenTracks: exercice tracking
Exodus: find all the tracking apps on your phone/ permissions
Collabora Office
Librera FD : ebooks
Librera torrent and torrent-csv
saverTunner: better battery saving mode
Open Video Editor (bad, but gets the job done)
SD Maid , rarely used.
Forkgram for telegram
Hypatia: Malware scanner
Paid Proton drive subscription with proton mail, proton calendar and proton pass (gotta trust swizzerland closed source)
De-google yourselfs, and make you phone serve you, not the other way around. Now it feels like a true flagship.
Hope it helps someone, but be ready to go into the rabbit hole.