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[–] SkeletorOfDeath@lemmy.world 25 points 1 day ago (7 children)

I have LineageOS on my second phone, so the issue doesn't apply to custom ROMs, as the developers assured me. On my main phone, however, I still have the stock ROM because it's a new and expensive phone, and there are no custom ROMs for it yet, especially as it's a MediaTek. If they try to block sideloading, it would be a good time to report it to the European Union.

[–] DupaCycki@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Are you sure it won't apply? As far as I understand, it'll apply to all devices with Google services installed. Which includes most ROMs, as well as non-Google ROMs after you manually install gapps. Is my understanding off?

[–] Ihnivid@feddit.org 7 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

The requirements apply to all "Google-certified Android devices" which includes:

Devices with Google Play Store

Devices with Google Mobile Services (GMS)

Devices with Play Protect

All mainstream Android devices from manufacturers including Samsung, Xiaomi, Motorola, OnePlus, and Google Pixel

Custom ROMs without Google services & uncertified devices are not affected by these restrictions.

From the linked wiki.

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