Hacker News new | ask | show | jobs
by yosito 1667 days ago
I'm curious why Brave crashes on CalyxOS (degoogled Android) any time I try to view my wallet balance.
1 comments
bsclifton 1667 days ago
Likely due to SafetyNet API not being supported on that platform. I think this is captured with https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/issues/15344
link
franga2000 1667 days ago
Why the hell does a web browser implement SafetyNet?!? The one and only justifiable use for SafetyNet that I've seen is Snapchat - everything else has been a net negative...
link
bsclifton 1666 days ago
If a user has Brave Rewards and ads enabled and gets an ad grant at the end of the month, SafetyNet is one measure used to help filter out fraudsters. The absence of it shouldn't cause a crash though
link
heavyset_go 1666 days ago
It's DRM that ensures only Google-approved platforms can run Android apps.
link
yosito 1667 days ago
Thanks for the info! Very disappointing that Brave markets themselves as a degoogled browser, but depends on Google Play Services.
link