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Uninstall Chrome.
Install Firefox.
Stop letting Google dictate web standards and accept that they plan on removing adblocking from Chrome.
Firefox is the last widely available, cross-platform browser that isn't based on Chromium. The only other is Safari for macOS/iOS which is not generally cross-platform.
Drop any browsers that use Blink as the rendering engine, and yeah, it's most of them.
Google has made it completely clear where they stand on this war, which is that they will remove your access to content if you don't agree to see their ads.
What about email? Firfox have email. How will I be able to switch my android device away from Google?
I like to have alternative but they pretty much control everything on most devices I use.
You can degoogle android by removing or sandboxing google play services. CalyxOS and LineageOS dothisb AFAIK.
How do I do that? You have instructions or a walk through?
Both Roms have extensive instructions on their website. The important thing is whether your device is supported.
calyxos.org
wiki.lineageos.org/devices/
You will need to unlock the bootloader and wipe the device. If you've never installed android, here be dragons. A backup device is recommendable to say the least. Not liable, etc..