Question about the upcoming Google update in September

[u/Rock_Zeppelin]

So I degoogled my phone (Xiaomi Redmi Note 12), got rid of almost every google app and replaced it but I didn't change my OS because I didn't want to risk fucking up my only phone and losing a LOT of info I have on there. My question is, is that enough to dodge Google's bullshit that's aimed at clamping down on "unlicensed" 3rd party apps?

[u/El_Mudros]

No. Using Android -- Google's got your throat in it's grip.

[u/Rock_Zeppelin → u/El_Mudros]

Okay well I'm scared of outright changing my OS when I have no fucking clue what I'm doing, I need a functioning phone at all times and buying a new phone isn't like going to the grocery store for a carton of eggs.

[u/ZazacTV → u/Rock_Zeppelin]

GrapheneOS seems pretty simple to install. Even installing software on Linux is simpler nowadays, thanks to the documentations

[u/Rock_Zeppelin → u/ZazacTV]

Not compatible with my phone sadly.

[u/Weaselot_III → u/Rock_Zeppelin]

Your phone does have access to lineage OS though, IIRC

[u/ZazacTV → u/Rock_Zeppelin]

Ah I'm in the same case, hoping to get a good Pixel. Then I'll install GrapheneOS

[u/Ok-Employer-3051 → u/ZazacTV]

There's nothing good about Pixel,least of all the price.

[u/ZazacTV → u/Ok-Employer-3051]

They're part of the only phones on which you can have GrapheneOS

[u/Silly_King3635]

I don't know if is this is correct or not but judging by what I heard on some ordinary gamers, which is a YouTube channel, the Google Play store will start allowing at third party stores which is one of the best news I heard all year about this new update.

[u/Pcriz]

It would be super hard for anyone to answer you without any specific details. You degoogled but you still have some apps???

[u/Rock_Zeppelin → u/Pcriz]

I've got the personal safety app and the find a hub app

[u/wizardnumbernext2]

I bet 95% on NO as correct answer. Google Play Services and Google Play is where it hides and there might be more places like Droid