What functionality will I lose using LinageOS compared to basic android? Will I have google pay? Access to the play app store? I'm curious about this. If it all does work I may buy an older phone to play with.
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you must have good OS build and all works fine
SE linux must works for PAY or similar action "integrity/security verification for GOOGLE PLAY"
x MAGISK - for root
CM or LO ,,or FREE XPERIA ,,i using all time in all phones --best possitible system in phone
I don't know how anyone can work without a root
best is XDA --find phone / here all info about alternative OSStarlight5, Vasudev and kojack like this. -
As for Google apps and services, LineageOS doesn't come with GAPPS baked into the ROM while PixelExperience does. Simply flash the Open Gapps package you want after flashing the ROM and you will have them. Use of Google Pay requires your device to pass SafetyNet, and if left in a rooted state, it won't by default. There is, however, a module for Magisk which lets rooted devices pass SafetyNet, as mentioned in the previous post.
Are you looking at a specific older device to play with? Different vendors treat unlocking bootloaders differently and the SoC it's using also plays a role in how good third party ROM support for a device is. Snapdragons have a good reputation due to code distribution through Qualcomm Code Aurora.Last edited: May 23, 2021Vasudev likes this. -
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Also, I have a galaxy note 1 sgh_989 there is no way to install lineage os on that correct?
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Sorry, I owned both the sII and the Note. The note is sgh-i717. And I know about the lower versions of android, I was hoping to run something newer.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/
FORUM --find your phone ,.,.here is all INFO !
some build is original LOS ,.,.or based on this and better !
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Went there, I know what devices work and what don't now. thanks for the information.
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If I buy a pixel I will just install the 12 beta and be happy.
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Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?
@kojack a lot depends whether you want to run it with Google services or without them. There are alternative playstore clients, e.g. Aurora Store, which I actually prefer even on devices with Google stuff, due to flexibility. You will also gain additional functionality, like better audio quality over Bluetooth, additional settings, and overall much more flexible and straightforward experience. However, if you want LineageOS, you should pick a phone that has good support for it.
You should also consider Xperia 10 II, which should receive SailfishX support soon (full-blown Linux with proprietary GUI and Android 9 emulation).Last edited: May 24, 2021 -
WOW, alot of different things at play. I will do some more research.
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned /e/ OS around here.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/202...-pre-loaded-phones-in-the-us-starting-at-380/Vasudev likes this. -
You're over on XDA, you read about how to install Lineage, everyone says everything works. Cool. You install it and all of a sudden something, we'll call it "X", doesn't work. Back to XDA, you ask about "X", then they say"X" doesn't work but everything else does, huh, ok. So you get a little deeper into it and realize you can no longer use proprietary software "X", you liked software "X" and want it back but you can't have it because software "X" is linked to the stock framework. You no longer have the stock framework. I can go on here but you get the idea; ROMs can be a pain in the butt. Also a lot of fun if your somebody like me but I'd be prepared for issues which may or may not impact your use.
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I asked about linage to get a more current OS on my old galaxy note. I won't be moving anything new to it. I am fine with google taking my annonymous data and using it to make money. I am not out anything, it does not hurt me in any ways, it does not cost me anything. WHO CARES. Now, if they started charging my credit cards unbeknown to me, then YES i would be pissed. However, that will not happen. The issue comes with third party apps, etc.
LinageOS questions.
Discussion in 'Smartphones and Tablets' started by kojack, May 23, 2021.