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An Android device running non-stock is a realistically better scenario. The big problem there is that the state of Android drivers means your hardware options a
by j-james 5y ago
An Android device running non-stock is a realistically better scenario. The big problem there is that the state of Android drivers means your hardware options are severely cut down (in practice, to a selection about the size of Apple's - the Pixel line and some assorted others).
- a-dub 5y agodo you still get patches via google play services?
- saurik 5y agoWith non-stock (assuming not jailbroken but just a totally different operating system) I think (I might be wrong... I should know for sure but I awkwardly don't) you aren't even allowed to use Google Play Services at all?
- a-dub 5y agoback in the day it was not allowed, and then they allowed it somewhat begrudgingly. this was like 10y ago though. no idea what the situation is now, but i wouldn't consider a phone that doesn't get those patches (project mainline) on time to be a serious option.
- gabi32 5y agoYou are allowed to use Google services. There is even an alternative called microG which is compatible with apps requiring Google serivices but it sends "fake" data to Google.