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by mmooss 15 days ago
People in IT vastly overestimate what others understand:

> Google Play Store and Google Play Services can be installed from the App Store.

Few will manage this on their own. What is Play Store? And what are Play Services? What does 'services' mean? Do I need both? Can I just use one or the other? When would I use them?

> They aren’t included by default because GrapheneOS works fine without them.

It doesn't, from what I understand. For normal users, 'works fine' means they can download and install any app.

> If a trusted app has trouble running, try enabling Exploit protection compatibility mode on the app’s Info screen (long-press the app icon → Info → Exploit protection).

lol - 'exploit'? 'mode'? 'app’s Info screen'? Even 'long-press' is not usuable by many, especially older people and others with less manual dexterity than 20-something software designers.

> you should switch to a more trustworthy bank

That isn't a serious solution. I love GrapheneOS, but it isn't ready for typical end-users.