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Custom ROM for Android Tablet (lemmy.ca)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by hellfire103@lemmy.ca to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Hey, all. I just bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab A7, and I would like to install a custom Android ROM on it. After a bit of research, my two options are LineageOS and Murena (aka /e/OS).

Does one have any advantages over the other? Or is it simply a matter of preference?

UPDATE: You will need a machine running Windows 10 or higher in order to successfully flash either ROM!

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[–] hydrogen@lemmy.ml 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

In my opinion I feel like /e/OS is too bloated and I don't like the iOS inspired theme. If you prefer stock android you should choose LineageOS. BTW there is also a fork of LineageOS called LineageOS for microG, should you need Play Services.

[–] ReverendIrreverence@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 months ago (3 children)

As I understand it, LineageOS does have Google Play Services built in. The microG version is for if you wish to spoof those services for apps that rely on them if you choose to not use actual google background services (location, play store etc)

[–] Imprint9816@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 3 months ago

Yup, your just choosing between giving Google or microG privileged access to your phone. Both options aren't great from a security or privacy perspective.

[–] Ilandar@aussie.zone 2 points 3 months ago

Not according to this comparison chart.

Google Play Services

None by default. It's possible to install microG manually (LineageOS supports signature spoofing for microG since 2024). Alternatively, there are ROMs with microG preinstalled or one can add Google apps during the installation process, but this is not officially supported by LineageOS.

Where did you see mention or evidence of Google Play Services in LineageOS?

[–] hydrogen@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago

You have to flash an extra file if you need the proprietary Google Play Services, at default LineageOS is just stock android without it. MicroG is is indeed an open source reimplementation of GPS, so it spoofs your device as it has the real GPS installed.

Also it uses other (local) database of network locations (UnifiedNlp) so when using a maps app it will find your location faster and more accurate than only relying on gps (the positioning system, not Google Play Service) ;)