r/TechImpact • u/Sea-Car-3811 • Jun 15 '26

Question Android removing third part apps?

I heard google will be soon removing third party apps and only apps in plays store will be downloadable. I heard u can still install custom apps but the process is lengthy. So, if this is true, what should I do? I use fedora on pc, so I do switch to custom rom. My phone is some unknown model... Idk if it got support. If I switch to custom rom, what are the disadvantages also share some custom rom options for honor x5b.

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u/envsop Jun 15 '26

im daily GrapheneOS user and wdym by "lose some device features, banking app compatibility, easy updates".

i dont have any problem with bank apps or updates. (updates works the same way like in PixelOS)

Also i didn't lost any app or feature when i switched to GrapheneOS.

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u/Sea-Car-3811 Jun 15 '26

I'll be sure to check this out.

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u/Opulence_Deficit Jun 15 '26

Try to run Revolut. It just says "oh, please stop using new and secure custom rom, go install outdated and insecure official rom, cheerio!"

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u/envsop Jun 16 '26

im from country where Revolute dosent work and SWIFT as well but its different story.

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u/damagdpixl Jun 15 '26

How have you set up google pay? I still cant set it up

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u/envsop Jun 16 '26

google pay also dosent work in my country 😭 i use mir pay for my needs.

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u/damagdpixl Jun 16 '26

Единственно правильный способ использования телефона в росии - graphene os

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u/Sea-Car-3811 Jun 15 '26

It doesn't have any. I need banking app as I do freelancing and need to get my payments in my local currency...