Post #2398297
2026-05-10 16:42 UTC
GrapheneOS user here! Not sure about websites but there are certain apps that don’t work properly without Google Play Services, but Graphene’s app store has a sandboxed version of it, so I just installed that and revoked all it’s permissions. Then if an app needs it, I just turn on the relevant permission, do the thing and then turn permissions off again. It’s a bit of a pain at first but I’m used to it now.
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@zdhzm2pgp@lemmy.ml 2026-05-10 16:55
Note that some apps will say that they won’t work without GPS, but actually will if you give it a try.
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@RadicalRebel@sh.itjust.works 2026-05-10 17:11
I’d say making a 2nd user for the apps that need Play Services (like banking and Uber/Lyft) is the move. This only allows Play Services to run when the 2nd user is on and also fully seperates it from the main user!
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@grey_maniac@lemmy.ca 2026-05-10 19:50
I’m a grapheneOS user and I don’t have any google services installed. I havecyetvto hit any major issues with any apps or websites I use. Lucky, maybe?