Google Chromium, sans integration with Google

Re:Google Chromium, sans integration with Google by yosito on Monday November 29, 2021 @07:43PM (#29387379)

I'm curious why Brave crashes on CalyxOS (degoogled Android) any time I try to view my wallet balance.

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Re:Google Chromium, sans integration with Google by bsclifton on Tuesday November 30, 2021 @01:36AM (#29389569)

Likely due to SafetyNet API not being supported on that platform. I think this is captured with https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/issues/15344

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Re:Google Chromium, sans integration with Google by franga2000 on Tuesday November 30, 2021 @02:00AM (#29389686)

Why the hell does a web browser implement SafetyNet?!? The one and only justifiable use for SafetyNet that I've seen is Snapchat - everything else has been a net negative...

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Re:Google Chromium, sans integration with Google by bsclifton on Tuesday November 30, 2021 @11:44AM (#29394086)

If a user has Brave Rewards and ads enabled and gets an ad grant at the end of the month, SafetyNet is one measure used to help filter out fraudsters. The absence of it shouldn't cause a crash though

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Re:Google Chromium, sans integration with Google by heavyset_go on Tuesday November 30, 2021 @04:31PM (#29397749)

It's DRM that ensures only Google-approved platforms can run Android apps.

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Re:Google Chromium, sans integration with Google by yosito on Tuesday November 30, 2021 @07:14AM (#29391290)

Thanks for the info! Very disappointing that Brave markets themselves as a degoogled browser, but depends on Google Play Services.

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