GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused version of Android, is adding Android Auto support
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When buying a new car, it’s become almost a requirement to support Android Auto and CarPlay among buyers. So, it...
  • TootSweet@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I’m a Luddite for sure, but I’d be uncomfortable with my car having access to data about how I interact with my phone. I use Lineage and not Graphene, but I don’t think I’d use Android Auto if it was available for Lineage. (Or maybe it is. Not sure. But I wouldn’t use it regardless.)

  • ScaNtuRd@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Yeah, don’t ever connect your phone to your car. It has been proven that they steal all your data.

    • pHr34kY@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      11 months ago

      I’m running it. Bank apps and Safety net things (like Pokemon Go) all work. Aside from Android Auto, Google Pay refuses to work.

      So, there’s no downsides.

      Actually, Google Translate didn’t play ball when I tried it. I miss that one.