I am currently an IOS user, however, as the title suggests, I wish to switch to android. This is because I would prefer to use free software and not be locked into the apple ecosystem. That being said I am already locked into apple and would like to know how anyone else here has managed the switch.

I for one know I will face problems regarding group chats with friends and family on IOS, I will lose out on iCloud+ features, I will have to buy a replacement for my HomePod, I will need to replace apple home, etc.

How did anyone else here who has made such a switch replace or solve these issues?

  • Refurbished Refurbisher@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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    1 year ago

    You can still install Google services on GrapheneOS. It is sandboxed as user apps, so you can deny it permissions.

    https://grapheneos.org/usage#sandboxed-google-play

    DivestOS can use MicroG, which is a FOSS replacenent for Google services.

    Neither ROM includes it by default.

    Although if you can use the apps inside of a web browser, that would be better for privacy/avoiding Google.

    Also not sure if you use it, but Android Auto is proprietary as well and requires Google Apps. Not compatible in Graphene due to it requiring very invasive permissions.