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Okay, thinking about uninstalling Google Play Services after finding out NewPipe may stop working. (lemmy.world)
submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by MeowerMisfit817@lemmy.world 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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[–] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 0 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Wire might for push notifications.

I'm not familiar with Brevent, but you can use adb to uninstall some system level apps, though I'm not sure if adb will work on GPS. Worth a shot, I would suppose.

[–] MeowerMisfit817@lemmy.world 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 1 points 5 days ago (1 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!

[–] MeowerMisfit817@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I don't use Signal anymore.

You're welcome :)

[–] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I added that part of the comment to showcase a way that a messaging app could use to avoid the requirement of gps, in case Wire has something similar in the settings, is all. I wasn't suggesting you switch : )