I’ve loaded LineageOS which has been great, so far. However, missing OEM apps from OnePlus like the camera to take full advantage is really lacking.
Through APK Pure you can obtain the OEM apps, but they don’t run bc I’m missing the services necessary to function. I don’t want to use AI to do this, but I’ve seen a lot of game ports or resurrected games come to light, thanks you people reverse engineer games removing DRM of other limitations, so I’ve considered it. I believe this requires a locally run AI tool cuz commercial versions obviously would stop that ASAP.
Any app tools anyone is aware of to just deactivate the need, or remove, etc? My old TCL phone had the best IR blaster app I’ve ever used, and I’m missing that dearly, too!
Have you considered using MicroG? It’s stated use is exactly what you’re looking for.
https://github.com/microg/GmsCore
Regarding using AI, you will find that the process results in apps/games that initially look like the app they are trying to clone but that falls apart as soon as you start using it. This video gives you a really good idea of what a vibecoded clone brings to the table.
https://youtu.be/I-Es-R7VUwM
For micro G, doesn’t that still require a google acct?
No, microg works without an account. What you’re thinking of might be an apps performance with microg not logged into an account.
I found that about 3/4 of the apps that require play services operate fine without logging in while the rest actually require data associated with a Google account and won’t operate correctly, either by breaking only parts of the apps or completely refusing to work.
One example is the octopi launcher. It states the play store is required but the only aspect of the app that doesn’t work is the purchase of pro since that part needs a Google account to bind the license to.