Re:Google knows where we are, and so do advertisers
by Mediterraneo10 on Thursday November 12, 2020 @10:07AM
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> I have a Huawei without Google, and I can do geolocation, maybe you could try that too ?
I assume that even if Huawei’s Android sold in the West doesn't use Google Play Services, it still uses standard AOSP, and the issue is that Google geolocation (and some other use of Google servers) is hardcoded into AOSP.
I assume that even if Huawei’s Android sold in the West doesn't use Google Play Services, it still uses standard AOSP, and the issue is that Google geolocation (and some other use of Google servers) is hardcoded into AOSP.