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Google gets to keep Chrome, judge rules in search antitrust case
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They need to maintain compatibility with play services to access apps on play store.
Also, starting with OnUI 8 bootloader unlocking is no longer supported. On OxugenOS 16 its only allowed with restrictions. The hardening is already started.
allowing 3rd party app installs is not required for play services