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question about Gservices (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 days ago by to c/degoogle@discuss.tchncs.de
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How can I circumvent google play services dependencies if microG isn't an option?

  • Would installing an app from APKmirror help?
  • Is it safe to install apps from there at all?

UPD: Turns out for most apps there's a special notification sating for Gservices availability (on xiaomi at least) you can just turn it off

But now another question rises:

  • Is disabling Gservices enough to bypass comming lockdown, or an ADB intervention is necessary?
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[–] 1 point 2 days ago (5 children)

Adding to what @auster@thebrainbin.org said: I have installed apps that complain about requiring G-services but then work nicely without. Whatsapp being one iirc.

I use LineageOS without any extra G (big or micro) stuff installed.

And since you're making the switch anyhow you might want to switch to the F-droid appstore as well.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (4 children)

    I have installed apps that complain about requiring G-services but then work nicely without

    The thing is, when I disable google play services, I'm literally getting bombarded with messages which are saying that I gotta turn them back on

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  • [–] 1 point 1 day ago (3 children)

    I'm guessing the behavior would be different if no G services were present at all.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 day ago (2 children)

    But I can't delete it via adh either bc MUI ain't letting me run it

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  • [–] 1 point 1 day ago (1 child)

    Time to install LineageOS I guess - or Graphene if you own one of the two supported devices. LineageOS supports hundreds of devices.

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