Google and Samsung will improve if they feel the pressure

  • cooopsspace@infosec.pub
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    1 year ago

    I’m running a Google Pixel + a popular open source android ROM. No Google.

    When will I change my phone? When my Pixel dies and I buy another pixel to install an open source android ROM without Google.

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      1 year ago

      Is it even usable my dude? The phone oses all seem like “Linux desktop” maturity of 2 decades ago.

      Would my bank app work? Can I use it for navigation?

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        1 year ago

        I run Calyx and everything works for me except for Google pay. Google’s device validation is required for that, and since Google can’t separate the spying from security it’s a no go.

        My bank and Google maps works even. In fact you can download any app from Google Play itself via Aurora store.