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submitted 1 year ago by Blxter@lemmy.zip to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

Hey

I am planning on putting graphenos (or another os) on my pixel (currently using a pixel 6 but will have a pixel 8 shortly). I have a few questions about using then new os. Mainly are there any apps that don't work. I use my phone for work being a OTP to logine daily etc is that still possible and reliable. There is one game I play on phone downloaded from the play store is that still possible? Lastly how do updates come can I download an update regularly from phone or do I have to plug into PC each time and know there is an update ready and how would you revert back to Google os if needed.

Sorry if that is a lot I just feel scared to take the "leap" into what is for me unknown. Thanks

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[-] gasull@lemmy.ml 11 points 1 year ago

Apps that don't work:

  • Google Pay

As far that I know, that's it.

[-] Elektrobank@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago
[-] rivalary@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

And that's a deal breaker for me

[-] Elektrobank@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

That's a tough one to lose for sure

[-] cyberwolfie@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Out of genuine curiosity from someone who has never used it, what are the features of Android Auto that are so good/useful that it alone would determine whether to use a custom ROM or not?

[-] helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Many car infotainment/navigation systems suck. Android Auto and Apple Car play do not suck (as much), and the bigger car screen is great for maps.

Additionally, some cars will show the nav instructions on the dash, my car shows an arrow of the direction I need to go and the distance until then. Reduces the need to look at the map constantly wondering which turn to take.

For anyone who drives to different places regularly, doesn't want to buy a dedicated car gps, or pay to update in-car maps - a phone is the way to go.

[-] cyberwolfie@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Ok, then I don't think that I am missing out on much based on my usage. But I can understand that it can be a pain to rely on some of these built-in systems if you use them a lot.

[-] h3ndrik@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago

And why doesn't it work on custom roms?

[-] helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

It's very tightly integrated into Google's services. Why I don't know, but kill Google and you kill Android Auto.

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