Re:CalyxOS – De-Googled Android Alternative
by rashil2000 on Saturday August 07, 2021 @03:28AM
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I use LineageOS+microG and practically all apps not made by Google (WhatsApp, Spotify, PayTM) work as they should. Even for some Google apps, there are good alternatives like YouTube Vanced etc.
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Re:CalyxOS – De-Googled Android Alternative
by sleavey on Saturday August 07, 2021 @03:39AM
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Good to know, thanks! I plan to reinstall LineageOS since I stupidly relocked my bootloader last time and can't upgrade without wiping the phone. I'll try out microG this time!
Re:CalyxOS – De-Googled Android Alternative
by atatatat on Saturday August 07, 2021 @09:39AM
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> relocked my bootloader last time and can't upgrade without wiping the phone
That doesn't sound right.
Re:CalyxOS – De-Googled Android Alternative
by commoner on Saturday August 07, 2021 @10:21PM
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LineageOS isn't designed to be used with a locked bootloader. Most devices supported by LineageOS don't support relocking the bootloader with a custom key, and for the devices that do support it (mainly Google and OnePlus phones), it's not recommended to do this on LineageOS.
FAQ on using LineageOS with a locked bootloader: https://www.reddit.com/r/LineageOS/comments/n7yo7u/a_discuss...
Some Android distros, including CalyxOS, are only intended to be used with a locked bootloader, and support over-the-air upgrades without needing it to be unlocked.