I am using a Samsung phone and even with all privileges deactivated it creates "stories". This seems illegal. What is your opinion?
I know I should use a different OS than stock or even another phone brand but this is what I currently have.
It can be done with adb:
You can if you use adb shell:
Developer Options > USB debugging turned on
CMD prompt > adb devices
Allow connection from the PC prompt on phone
Then
add shell
pm uninstall --user 0 com.sec.android.gallery3d
This will remove Gallery, BUT... The stock camera will not allow you to view the pic after you take it (it will show up in Google Photos still)
To restore the above removed app:
cmd package install-existing com.sec.android.gallery3d