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You can try lineage with MicroG[0][1], it replaces Google services. If you want stores there is the F-Droid store for FOSS app or Aurora Store if you want casua
by yusi-san 5y ago
You can try lineage with MicroG[0][1], it replaces Google services. If you want stores there is the F-Droid store for FOSS app or Aurora Store if you want casual apps.
YouTube can be replaced by NewPipe and these days I'm trying Organic Maps (a layer for OSM with nav and offline maps) to replace Google Maps.
[0] : https://microg.org/ https://microg.org/
[1] : https://lineage.microg.org/ https://lineage.microg.org/
- sleavey 5y agoDoes WhatsApp still work? I care about privacy and degoogling but I'm not yet quite ready to abandon my social network over it. Currently I use lineageos with the micro Google apps bundle which provides the real Play Store services and WhatsApp still works. I'd be happy to use the replacement if that was still the case. EDIT: for clarity, by "micro Google apps bundle" I mean the opengapps [1] micro variant. [1] https://opengapps.org/ https://opengapps.org/
- rashil2000 5y agoI use LineageOS+microG and practically all apps not made by Google (WhatsApp, Spotify, PayTM) work as they should. Even for some Google apps, there are good alternatives like YouTube Vanced etc.
- sleavey 5y agoGood to know, thanks! I plan to reinstall LineageOS since I stupidly relocked my bootloader last time and can't upgrade without wiping the phone. I'll try out microG this time!
- atatatat 5y ago> relocked my bootloader last time and can't upgrade without wiping the phone That doesn't sound right.
- efreak 5y agoSounds right to me. Unlocking your bootloader wipes storage.
- commoner 5y agoLineageOS isn't designed to be used with a locked bootloader. Most devices supported by LineageOS don't support relocking the bootloader with a custom key, and for the devices that do support it (mainly Google and OnePlus phones), it's not recommended to do this on LineageOS. FAQ on using LineageOS with a locked bootloader: https://www.reddit.com/r/LineageOS/comments/n7yo7u/a_discussion_about_bootloader_lockingunlocking/ https://www.reddit.com/r/LineageOS/comments/n7yo7u/a_discuss... Some Android distros, including CalyxOS, are only intended to be used with a locked bootloader, and support over-the-air upgrades without needing it to be unlocked.
- yusi-san 5y agoYes I believe it does (I switched to Signal years ago and didn't try WhatsApp for a long time). Many proprietary apps runs great even the ones depending on Google Services.
- dthomas 5y agoWhatsApp allows you to download an APK from their website. It works without Google Play dependencies.
- NullPrefix 5y agoYoutube app can be replaced with Firefox
- flir 5y agoVance gives you an audio-only option, which is nice.
- commoner 5y agoNewPipe also has an audio-only option. Unlike YouTube Vanced (a mod of the original YouTube app), NewPipe is open source and supports video downloading. I think the main advantages of Vanced over NewPipe are the SponsorBlock integration and the ability to log in to a Google account (if that's what you're looking for).
- newsch 5y agoI've been very happy with this fork of newpipe that has sponsorblock built-in (it's been kept up to date with upstream so far): https://github.com/polymorphicshade/NewPipe https://github.com/polymorphicshade/NewPipe It started with this rejected PR: https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/pull/3205 https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe/pull/3205
- efreak 5y agoThe sponsorblock faith is also available through fdroid
- einpoklum 5y agoHow do you play Youtube clips audio-only with NewPipe?
- commoner 5y agoOn the video view, the "Background" button with the headphones icon plays the audio only. You can also hold the button to add the clip to your queue.
- andrepd 5y agoOsmAnd is a more fully featured solution for maps.
- yusi-san 5y agoI agree that OsmAnd is a better option for public transportation and navigation, however, I found that Organic Maps is better at showing stuffs like restaurants/shops etc and more reactive (smoothness, quick to show the map). I used OsmAnd for quite a long time and just wanted to give Organic Maps a try to see other alternatives. Both are quite promising as replacing Google maps IMO.
- FredFS456 5y agoHow does Organic Maps compare to OsmAnd?
- commoner 5y agoOrganic Maps has a better and easier-to-use interface, especially for turn-by-turn navigation while driving. OsmAnd is much more fully featured, especially if you are using it to contribute data to OpenStreetMap. With OsmAnd Live, you can download hourly updates to OpenStreetMap data, while Organic Maps updates at less frequent intervals. The app supports plugins for additional functionality, including trip recording, Mapillary street view, and various map views (such as nautical and ski views). There's no harm in having both installed, since they have different strengths.
- biodranik 5y agoIn OM, we have faster renderer, more compact maps and focus on easier UX for general public. All app’s features are free. And we plan to increase the frequency of map updates, and of course add more features.
- tentacleuno 5y agoDid you guys ever solve the massive TTS problem? I would use Organic Maps if not for this. It's a bit of a safety concern when you need to look at the map all the time.
- naasking 5y ago> YouTube can be replaced by NewPipe I'm using SmartTubeNext. It's great. Haven't tried NewPipe, anyone have a comparison?
- commoner 5y agoSmartTubeNext's interface (which enforces landscape mode) is optimized for Android TV, while NewPipe's interface feels more at home on an Android phone or tablet.