[benlivengood]

Last time I tried LineageOS it only came with whatever Google blobs were necessary for the phone to function, e.g. Fi stuff for Pixel/Nexus models, and that sounded like it was optional if an owner wanted to use a different carrier.

I think the bigger weakness on the security front is the blobby nature of the kernel and firmware for the properietary parts of the SoC. It's certainly better than running out-of-date official Android releases though.

[runjake]

LineageOS comes with the Google Play Framework, which last I checked myself, contained the core components of Google’s telemetry and data collection.

[runjake]

I am wrong, the sub-comments are right. GPF hasn't been installed by default for quite some time now: https://wiki.lineageos.org/gapps

[brnt]

It does not. However, most people install ROMs that have them preinstalled.

[YXNjaGVyZWdlbgo]

GPF is still optional.

[dogma1138]

It is an it’s not, too many apps rely on Google Play services these days for most consumers to have a functional device without it.