• Stez@sh.itjust.works
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    16 days ago

    The lockdown is not in android itself but in Google services so if the device is on a new enough android version (not very new like marshmallow) the lockdown will apply. If the lockdown were in android itself it would affect(effect? Idk) all roms

    • Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world
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      16 days ago

      Either we’re having two different conversations, or I completely don’t understand what you’re saying.

      How would GPS services affect a roms ability to sideload 3rd party apps, and 3rd party app stores?

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        15 days ago

        They call Google Play Services “GPS”, it seems. I was also a bit confused, thinking of the Global Positioning System.