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GrapheneOS has fixed the Android 17 QPR1 kernel performance regression

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  1. williamtell · · focus · HN ↗
    I'll be interested to see if downstreams of AOSP ultimately weaponize updates against Google. For the kernel that's a minefield but Google made plenty of stuff Apache/MIT to keep its options open..
    1. 306bobby · · focus · HN ↗
      As a custom ROM maintainer in that position, it's unlikely to cause a difference since Google has effectively monopolized their Play Integrity API for attestation. Even Graphene itself runs into this roadblock, and why in the current day it's still a minority user group using it or other ROMs
      1. notpushkin · · focus · HN ↗
        I’ve had some trouble with apps refusing to work because of Play Integrity, but it’s not ubiquitous yet. We can still fight it.
        1. 306bobby · · focus · HN ↗
          Normie apps simply don't anymore. WhatsApp will refuse to log you in if it feels your device is modified and then fails a verdict. Google Wallet won't let you tap to pay. Most banks in the EU and basically all virtual ID systems require it

          That's a big pain point for the average user

          1. subscribed · · focus · HN ↗
            I'm using WhatsApp on my GrapheneOS handset without issues.
            1. notpushkin · · focus · HN ↗
              I’ve been using WhatsApp on LineageOS with microG and it worked just fine for me too. Even with Magisk (had to do some integrity trickery for another app, which didn’t work out ultimately but eh).
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