Okay, thinking about uninstalling Google Play Services after finding out NewPipe may stop working. (lemmy.world)

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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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[-] MeowerMisfit817@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I don't use Signal anymore.

You're welcome :)

[-] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 1 points 2 days ago

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 : )

[-] MeowerMisfit817@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Oh, okay :)

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