Last time I tried LineageOS it only came with whatever Google blobs were necessary for the phone to function, e.g. Fi stuff for Pixel/Nexus models, and that sounded like it was optional if an owner wanted to use a different carrier.
I think the bigger weakness on the security front is the blobby nature of the kernel and firmware for the properietary parts of the SoC. It's certainly better than running out-of-date official Android releases though.
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Last time I tried LineageOS it only came with whatever Google blobs were necessary for the phone to function, e.g. Fi stuff for Pixel/Nexus models, and that sounded like it was optional if an owner wanted to use a different carrier.
I think the bigger weakness on the security front is the blobby nature of the kernel and firmware for the properietary parts of the SoC. It's certainly better than running out-of-date official Android releases though.
LineageOS comes with the Google Play Framework, which last I checked myself, contained the core components of Google’s telemetry and data collection.
I am wrong, the sub-comments are right. GPF hasn't been installed by default for quite some time now: https://wiki.lineageos.org/gapps
It does not. However, most people install ROMs that have them preinstalled.
GPF is still optional.
It is an it’s not, too many apps rely on Google Play services these days for most consumers to have a functional device without it.