Fuck both of these companies. Never used McDicks app in the first place. Spyware bullshit.
this post was submitted on 09 Dec 2024
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This makes me want to use GrapheneOS more. If the dataminers don't want you to use it then it must be doing something right.
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I just switched, looks like uber is working for me
Wait until the next update.
I think we gonna start learning who actually can't handle not getting your data finally.
Also microg v sanboxed gps debate might get resolved
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I haven't switched my phone yet, but will do so soon. Does anyone have experience with compatibility layers on phone, akin to wine? I unfortunately cannot go without my public transport apps, and they're android or IOS only. I've looking into postmarket OS, but open for suggestions.
GrapheneOS is Android.
Huh TIL, thanks! So would apps usually work, just like on regular android? Except the aforementioned, of course.
Most EVERYTHING works unless your app dev is PoS like these guys.
Another alternative is MicroG which might work better in light of recent development.
How zealous are you on dumping google?
Well yes and no. The point is to stop using Google. And that entails quite a few things you might expect a phone to do
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Is this not a sign of the true intentions on both sides of the dilemma here!?!?
Let us go to the end. We cannot afford to carry on in fear of these bans. Let the lines be neatly placed and the sides chosen wisely. If sustained profits are desired, the walled-gardens must come down.
Vote with your dollar and vote again with your data. Wary, but never afraid is the motto privacy comrades!
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Their loss.
man, and i was gonna switch to graphene this christmas. if every app can just ban my OS, i might have to rethink this. i would use the website but they restrict so many things to apps now…
Use a browser like Native Alpha or Hermit, which present a website like an app.
And if you use Bitwarden/Vaultwarden for your passwords, it can be pretty seamless.
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I was about to switch bank because for a few days my current one (inadvertently) blocked it on grapheneOS. We sent them a few emails and they fixed in less than a week.
I use a small local credit union that doesn't appear on their supported list. It's literally the only thing holding me back, I'm tempted to say fuck it anyway. But I wonder if it might work anyway...
If nothing else can you use the browser?
I've used Hermit for years to present websites like an app, and am using Native Alpha on my new phone.
Yeah you're probably right. I've gotta get a new phone before I can really attempt it, but I'll at least try!
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TBF, this is the first time I've encountered an app not working - and it was before this. It's just because of Google push towards monopoly via their Play Integrity API that's ruining this.
play "integrity" should be considered malware, any program that deliberately does something the user doesn't want it to should.
Well, switching to GrapheneOS shows that you don't care what those companies do, and that you're willing to fight. It means those companies lose one more customer. The more people that use GrapheneOS, the more companies will be forced to support it.
This is very bad news, because this means any app that wants your data could do the same.
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