I assume it not completely locked down, but does it mean Google doesn’t have access to everything like I assume it does with Android?

  • lickmysword@sh.itjust.works
    91·
    11 months ago

    I’d say neutral. Since you can install gapps (e.g. Playstore, gmail) for convenience and less privacy. Or microG instead of gapps.

    • Tibert@compuverse.uk
      22·
      11 months ago

      You can’t rely install that. There can be microg (not sure if it’s in the distributed rom), but there is no system integration with microg, so G apps cannot work. Neither a lot of apps based on play services.

      Microg however offers a modified LineageOs rom where they have installed the system integration for micro G. On that rom, the G apps and apps requiring G services do work.

      Maybe it could be a bit more privacy friendly than using the direct Google services, but it still connects to Google to get some services for some apps.