A talk explaining some theory and then the practical elements behind regaining control over your Android device at DCTRL in Vancouver last December. The key topic was how to remove as much Google and manufacturer bloatware from Android phones as possible while still maintaining a fully functioning device, based on my experiences tinkering with my Nexus 4 and OnePlus 3 over the past few years:
The slide deck, event details, and additional resources are in the original blog post.