Its not about security for google, its about to have more control over their platform. They saw apple got away with their policies about sideloading here in Europe (which is still a pain in the ass) so they thought why not have it in android.

Yes, all custom ROMs without Play Protect won’t be affected.

Big plus, GOS comes with zero bloatware and Google Services is completely optional.

QOL? I don’t care about the clock font. Can you set individual internet access for apps on a pixel android? GOS has many other features that pixel android doesn’t.

Look and feelwise it is basically stock android but with extra privacy and security features added. You can go completely google free or install their services in a sanbox with no special privileges. What are you using right now? And what is your goal?

I would block the internet connection in your firewall settings so you won’t get an upgrade if that is a bug.

Where I live I can get cash at the supermarket. They scan my card and handle cash right from the cash box, I’ve never seen them scanning the money before they give it out. I think cash is still the best option for private payment in day to day life scenarios.

Why not install LineageOS on your S20?

Private phone with GrapheneOS and an iPad with banking apps etc. works well for me.

Go ahead and contribute places you are missing to openstreetmaps.

So happy to have deleted all meta apps including whatsapp!

CoMaps, formerly known as Organic Maps.

Why would you want to do that? Do not change anything as the idea is that all users use the same Tor as it is.

Below Zero wasn’t a bad game.