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Last time I tried LineageOS it only came with whatever Google blobs were necessary for the phone to function, e.g. Fi stuff for Pixel/Nexus models, and that sou
by benlivengood 5y ago
Last time I tried LineageOS it only came with whatever Google blobs were necessary for the phone to function, e.g. Fi stuff for Pixel/Nexus models, and that sounded like it was optional if an owner wanted to use a different carrier.
I think the bigger weakness on the security front is the blobby nature of the kernel and firmware for the properietary parts of the SoC. It's certainly better than running out-of-date official Android releases though.
- runjake 5y agoLineageOS comes with the Google Play Framework, which last I checked myself, contained the core components of Google’s telemetry and data collection.
- YXNjaGVyZWdlbgo 5y agoGPF is still optional.
- dogma1138 5y agoIt is an it’s not, too many apps rely on Google Play services these days for most consumers to have a functional device without it.
- brnt 5y agoIt does not. However, most people install ROMs that have them preinstalled.
- runjake 5y agoI am wrong, the sub-comments are right. GPF hasn't been installed by default for quite some time now: https://wiki.lineageos.org/gapps https://wiki.lineageos.org/gapps