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Is it possible to install microG on Samsung phone? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 1 year ago by 3yiyo3@lemmy.ml to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml
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I have a samsung A22 which is not supported by any of the foss roms i would like to try, so i started to debloat my phone and logout from google, removing as much propietary software as i can from my phone and replacing by foss alternatives. The only thintg i didnt manage to do is removing google services as i live in a country where foss options of maps apps doesnt work very well unfortunately so I have to stick with google maps. I tried Gmaps WV but it still needs google play services to work. I also added the micro G repository but I cant see the option to install it, is it possible?

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[–] MotherFlocker@jlai.lu 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Nope. You'll still need a ROM with Sig spoof support.

Some suggests rooting and doing extra stuff but there is high chance of something not working right.

[–] 3yiyo3@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Its a shame i didnt manage to find a single rom with support for my samsung a22 device. I wanted to use /e/Os or graphene, but none of them support my model :/

[–] MotherFlocker@jlai.lu 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Maybe you can use your existing phone for google stuff only, and get another cheap phone for doing anything else, or try doing as many things as possible on a computer.

Also rooting is dangerous (it opens door for exploits and hacking) and things may go wrong (as I also used to f**k things .)

[–] 3yiyo3@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I guess thats the way that i have to take, thank you for your reply