I have never used Google Messages but I will most likely have to start using it once RCS support is added on iOS.
I am running GrapheneOS with no Google Play services and was curious if Google Messages would run without it. I am assuming notifications will be delayed but is there anything else?
Is anyone here running GrapheneOS and Google Messages?
Google’s implementation of RCS is proprietary and that’s what most providers use. Relevant discussion here:
https://forum.f-droid.org/t/rcs-supported-message-sms-mms-app/13423
I understand all the downsides of RCS. I am not saying I will drop everything and proudly use RCS, but the fact of the matter is it is a massive improvement over SMS in terms of privacy and security and just quality. I want to know how I will be able to do this using Google’s Messages app on a currently deGoogled phone running GrapheneOS, while providing the least amount of data possible (ideally would like to avoid installing sandboxed Google Play services)