I have a Pixel 7, stock Android 14. It is my only phone and I love the stock system. But I am trying to gradually ditch Google and its services, for reasons well-known in this community and Lemmy in general. How much would I gain/lose using a custom ROM with/without GApps?

Update: Switched to GrapheneOS, no regrets :)

  • pruneaue@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    3·
    7 months ago

    I believe so, yes. From my understanding, google blocks custom roms from being able to use the service.

    I’ve heard before that with root you can spoof it, but its not easy or convenient.

    • Pat@kbin.run
      1·
      7 months ago

      it’s pretty easy and convenient currently. install magisk delta (for proper magisk hide support) and playintegrityfix and things should work no problem.

      been using google wallet on lmodroid without issue. even have a module installed for unlimited google photos backups :)