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?

    • MagneticFusion@lemm.eeOP
      10·
      2 years ago

      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)

  • BearOfaTime@lemm.ee
    52·
    2 years ago

    Keep in mind that RCS is still SMS to anyone without Google Messages.

    Also, the encryption in RCS is problematic - last time I read how it worked I wasn’t convinced it was as secure as advertised (I don’t recall why, but I think it’s because it’s not really E2E).