Any Google app that would have Gemini baked in has long since been disabled on my phone. I’m presuming it’s bullshit isn’t going to be able to access my Fossify Messages or Dialer or Gallery or every other app I’ve replaced and disabled, especially since I’ve also disabled the Assistant and Google Apps.
(If I’m wrong please correct me.)
Gemini never gets installed automatically on GrapheneOS. Yet another reason to switch if you can
The ‘how’ is to disable/remove the Gemini app, no reason to have that junk on the phone.
Funny how I turned off any data sharing for google years ago but the inclusion of gemini somehow voids my previous decision.
Did you download this, or was it an automatic update?
Some people have said it was an automatic update, and it then changed their settings
Direct Link to settings: https://myactivity.google.com/product/gemini
Their dumb redirect link didn’t work for me, probably because of adblock.
“Not available for my account type”
Since I use workspace, I have to go to Admin Console -> Generative AI -> Gemini app -> Service status -> OFF for everyone
If you own a Fairphone (3-5), Pixel (4, 5, 7 or 8) Nothing phone (1) or OnePlus (7 or 8), it’s super easy to install /e/OS using this online installer. Most android apps work well out of the box, but all Google stuff has been stripped away and replaced with MicroG where necessary.
I’m never returning to Google anything.
My previous Motorola also has an e/OS/ spin. But sadly my current one does not.
Do you lose pixel specific features?
As long as it’s based on software rather than hardware I think it’s safe to assume it will be lost.
You can reinstall some things (such as the default camera app) from apks you find online, and apps such as Google Maps can be downloaded from the app store (which contains all apps from the play store). But by default it strips away everything that is installed on the phone by default and replaces it with a degoogled ecosystem, and I don’t think it differentiates between different devices.
i use a oneplus 8t so I’m gonna save this comment. thank you very much. ive manually blocked most google services but I’d like to try a dedicated OS soon.
Not Pixel 6?
Pixel 6 is supported through community ports (6, 6 pro, 6a), but unfortunately it is not supported (yet?) by the online installer tool. So it’s for people who are a bit more willing to get their hands dirty.
I’ve not seen this one. How does it manage to remove things without root?
Edit:nvm, answered my own question in the documentation. Uses shizuku which relies on adb
Jokes on them. Google workspace accounts are forgotten bastard children and this hasn’t been and might not get activated on those accounts anytime soon.
Admin Console -> Generative AI -> Gemini app -> Service status -> OFF for everyone
removes gemini with adb
I was able to send WhatsApp with Assistant since the beginning. What is the deal if Gemini does it?
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