So my question is pretty straight forward.
I'm thinking of installing GrapheneOS, but I'd prefer to use the google apps for basic functions of the phone (ex. Google Photos, Gboard, Clock etc.).
Does disabling network permissions for these apps eliminate all of the privacy concerns regarding these google apps? Why would I choose to use the inferior (in my opinion) AOSP apps instead of the gapps but with disabled network permission?
matchboxbananasynergy Thank you for your answer. I am planning on having Google Play services and Google Camera installed, so that I'm missing as few things from the stock experience as possible.
If I have that stuff installed, is there any major feature that I would be missing that comes to mind?
I'm thinking of getting a Pixel 7, and I was just wondering about the disadvantages of GrapheneOS.
I am aware that if you want to get the same camera experience as the stock OS, you need to download the Google Camera app.
Are there any special features that are not available on Graphene? Maybe some buttons work differently? What about always-on display? Double-tap the back of the phone to screenshot? Lock-screen auto detecting songs in the environment?
Any other small stuff like that.
Thanks in advance.