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Pixel Fans are leaving Google and I Finally Understand Why
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No problems with banking apps refusing to work?
Some banking apps work fine. There's a list somewhere. Fortunately my bank does work
I also use GrapheneOS on a Pixel 8 here. My banking apps don't work. They used to work just fine, but they decided to push updates making the apps ununsable on non-Google certified OSes.
Mine works. The app always cries about lack of play services, but the notification has an ignore-button and it hasnt created problems yet
you can get around a lot of detection with stuff like microg/kernelsu and other layers of arcane bullshit technomagic
Depends on the bank. My banking app works fine.
List of potential workarounds for problematic apps: https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/8330-app-compatibility-with-grapheneos
Also includes a link to an unofficial list of known working/not working bank apps. If the app still doesnt work there is a link to documentation for the app developers on how to implement support. It is good to include it if reaching out to your bank about this issue.
Personally, no.
Consors bank app works, but I prefer hardware TAN generators and a desktop browser.
GrapheneOS has a community maintained compatibility list. Mine was on the list and it works well, and its updated quickly if something breaks or a new provider manages to work.
Use a computer, or a web site. Or a bank.
Why would you ever carry your entire life’s worth in your pocket. Ever?
Here banks use their proprietary app for 2fa
So if you don’t have a cel phone you can’t bank at all?
Nope. It’s that way many places now.
In many countries you don't get a choice.
I only use my computer to check my bank, but I'll need my bank app for their proprietary 2FA.
my bank app refuses to run if the installation source is not Google Play Services. I make a private space with GPS for the app and that solves my issue.