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Google Chrome pushes ahead with targeted ads based on your browser history (www.theregister.com)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/technology
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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Play Services track you.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

i suggest block play services in your main profile and let it be enabled for some apps in your work profile. via shelter app.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Or disable/remove them. Don't even need root for that. There's always microg if an app really needs them.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

thats an awesome idea! much thanks for the info!

personal insight preinstall (for ppl reading this):

  • it is always better to use fdroid apps whenever possible.

i had tried mcroG once upon a time(many years ago). it didnt work for me.
possible reasons:

  • project may have been less mature than it is today.
  • other. (see below)

installation:
https://github.com/microg/GmsCore/wiki/Installation "Install GmsCore.apk" , "Install GsfProxy.apk"
"Please review the Prerequisites and Helpful Information before starting installation."

https://github.com/microg/GmsCore/wiki/Prerequisites
"Your System needs to support signature spoofing, see Signature Spoofing" , "[You need a ROM that supports signature spoofing.]"

conclusion:
-need to follow the specific installation instructions.