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Re: LineageOS

#11

Post by runjake »

benlivengood wrote: post #6
jqpabc123 wrote: post #4

Lineage is a useful and important project. However, be aware that their focus has mostly been on security and not so much on privacy . What this means is they worry a lot about hackers breaking into your phone but they don't worry much about daddy Google tracking you all over the internet and into the real world. Also, not sure why this is news now since the last update was in April.

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 It's certainly better than running out-of-date off…

LineageOS comes with the Google Play Framework, which last I checked myself, contained the core components of Google’s telemetry and data collection.

Re: LineageOS

#12

Post by jqpabc123 »

worstenbrood wrote: post #10
jqpabc123 wrote: post #4

Lineage is a useful and important project. However, be aware that their focus has mostly been on security and not so much on privacy . What this means is they worry a lot about hackers breaking into your phone but they don't worry much about daddy Google tracking you all over the internet and into the real world. Also, not sure why this is news now since the last update was in April.

You should check out microg lineage builds. Running it on my phone for a few years now without a single google app.

You should check out /e/OS. It's Lineage with microg by default and with all the Google contacts stripped out of the source. Been running it myself for a few years and installing it for friends and family --- without a single Google app.

Re: LineageOS

#13

Post by YXNjaGVyZWdlbgo »

runjake wrote: post #11
benlivengood wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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 It's certainly better than running out-of-date off…

LineageOS comes with the Google Play Framework, which last I checked myself, contained the core components of Google’s telemetry and data collection.

GPF is still optional.

Re: LineageOS

#15

Post by BXLE_1-1-BitIs1 »

Running Android 11 on a Nexus 7 2013 as my daily driver.

As a supported device with an "official" release I get mostly weekly updates. With some the device gets boggy, but over time it just keeps getting better.

I've been battling with a Sony with an "unofficial" release. I really do prefer the Sony hardware quality over the Nexus, but it takes some serious masochism and rodent mazing to put a custom ROM on Sony.

Re: LineageOS

#16

Post by brnt »

runjake wrote: post #11
benlivengood wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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 off…

LineageOS comes with the Google Play Framework, which last I checked myself, contained the core components of Google’s telemetry and data collection.

It does not. However, most people install ROMs that have them preinstalled.

Re: LineageOS

#17

Post by opan »

jqpabc123 wrote: post #12
worstenbrood wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You should check out microg lineage builds. Running it on my phone for a few years now without a single google app.

You should check out /e/OS. It's Lineage with microg by default and with all the Google contacts stripped out of the source. Been running it myself for a few years and installing it for friends and family --- without a single Google app.

You can also run LineageOS with no gapps or microg just fine. F-Droid has an amazing selection of apps.

Re: LineageOS

#18

Post by opan »

unixhero wrote: post #14

Why did Cyanogen cease development???

It was around the time of CyanogenOS and the OnePlus One. I kinda suspect the more corporate stuff happening sketched people out. OnePlus ended up switching to their own skin anyway, not sure what that was all about.

Re: LineageOS

#19

Post by cmurf »

I'm wondering how much I can de-Googlefi my life (see multiple other threads about G Suite legacy free going away) while also keeping Google Fi for voice and data. :\ It seems like if I keep any single thing, a hook reaches out and drags me fully back in.

To activate Google Fi service on a phone, I need Google Fi app which drags in at least open gapps but I don't know if that's adequate without jumping to the full Google Play Services.

Re: LineageOS

#20

Post by dataangel »

cmurf wrote: post #19

I'm wondering how much I can de-Googlefi my life (see multiple other threads about G Suite legacy free going away) while also keeping Google Fi for voice and data. :\ It seems like if I keep any single thing, a hook reaches out and drags me fully back in. To activate Google Fi service on a phone, I need Google Fi app which drags in at least open gapps but I don't know if that's adequate without jumping to the full Go…

Can you just uninstall after activation?
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