Hey, all. I just bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab A7, and I would like to install a custom Android ROM on it. After a bit of research, my two options are LineageOS and Murena (aka /e/OS).

Does one have any advantages over the other? Or is it simply a matter of preference?

UPDATE: You will need a machine running Windows 10 or higher in order to successfully flash either ROM!

  • ReverendIrreverenceEnglish
    31·
    4 months ago

    As I understand it, LineageOS does have Google Play Services built in. The microG version is for if you wish to spoof those services for apps that rely on them if you choose to not use actual google background services (location, play store etc)

    • Ilandar@aussie.zone
      3·
      4 months ago

      Not according to this comparison chart.

      Google Play Services

      None by default. It’s possible to install microG manually (LineageOS supports signature spoofing for microG since 2024). Alternatively, there are ROMs with microG preinstalled or one can add Google apps during the installation process, but this is not officially supported by LineageOS.

      Where did you see mention or evidence of Google Play Services in LineageOS?

    • Imprint9816@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      31·
      4 months ago

      Yup, your just choosing between giving Google or microG privileged access to your phone. Both options aren’t great from a security or privacy perspective.

    • hydrogen
      2·
      4 months ago

      You have to flash an extra file if you need the proprietary Google Play Services, at default LineageOS is just stock android without it. MicroG is is indeed an open source reimplementation of GPS, so it spoofs your device as it has the real GPS installed.

      Also it uses other (local) database of network locations (UnifiedNlp) so when using a maps app it will find your location faster and more accurate than only relying on gps (the positioning system, not Google Play Service) ;)