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How did Google Play know my old device?
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Since you've already gotten some solid answers, I just want to point out that you can use Aurora to download and update apps from the PlayStore without the need for a Google account or PlayServices on your device.
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.aurora.store/
On my pixel 9 the aurora store was absolute garbage, constantly saying apps are not compatible with my device. Had to change it to fake an S24 and even then I had this issue constantly.
I'm now just using Aptoide, its the only store I've found that has basically all apps and isn't the play store.
That's odd, I've got a Pixel myself and Aurora just worked right out of the box on GrapheneOS. First time I'm hearing about Aptoide though, I'll check it out.
Aurora works parfectly fine. If not try disabling play store first then set it up