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Not really. Google sets strict boundaries for smartphone brands on what they can do software-wise. For instance, iirc, shipping the phone primarily with a non-G
by schubidubiduba 15d ago
Not really. Google sets strict boundaries for smartphone brands on what they can do software-wise. For instance, iirc, shipping the phone primarily with a non-Google alternative ROM means you won't get any play services on them, even if you want to have a secondary version with a standard Google ROM.
Google has essentially full control. Because they own security updates. Because banking apps already now often do not work without Google services. Etc. Etc.
It is a monopoly (regarding Android app developers), and is increasingly exploiting that to cash in.
- megagpt3 15d agoActually, the phone doesn't have play services if the vendor doesn't install play services. If the vendor installs play services then it has play services.
- lmz 14d agoGoogle must allow them to install Play Services.
- megagpt2 14d agoThey can just do it. They already have agreements for it anyway.
- lmz 14d ago> For instance, iirc, shipping the phone primarily with a non-Google alternative ROM means you won't get any play services on them, even if you want to have a secondary version with a standard Google ROM. Is this wrong? Sure they have agreements but does it include "don't sell phones with alternative ROMs"? It's licensed software and I don't think the phone makers want to end up on the wrong side of a Google lawsuit.
- megagpt2 13d agoThey can just ship it under a shell company