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Okay, thinking about uninstalling Google Play Services after finding out NewPipe may stop working. (lemmy.world)
submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by to c/privacy@lemmy.ca
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What will happen to my phone? Will it crash as soon as I uninstall it? Can I have Android but not Play Services?

Should I use MicroG? If yes, where do I download it? I can use Brevent to uninstall Play Services, but I'm quite wary of such a choice.

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[–] [S] 1 point 4 months ago (4 children)

Yes, Wire stopped sending me notifications, but it isn't really that much. Brevent is the same as Shizuka and ADB.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (3 children)

    Signal requires GPS for push, too, but if GPS isn't available, it uses persistent notifications to stay "active". It uses a bit more battery, theoretically, but I really haven't noticed a difference.

    Ah, ok, cool! I'm just so used to using cli adb, I didn't even think to search for another solution. I'm glad more exist!

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 4 months ago (2 children)

    I don't use Signal anymore.

    You're welcome :)

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