MicroG GmsCore app for Android review by AndroidFreeware
Run applications designed for Google Play Services. Are you one of the growing number of people who are interested in using their phone without GAPPS (Google applications and services)? Then you might also be interested in microG MicroG GmsCore, a FLOSS (Free/Libre Open Source Software) framework that allows you to run applications on your system that are designed for the Google Play Services. In this way, you will not need to install Google applications and services, such as the Play Store to use applications that require it to work.
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Main features
The project on which this application is based was created with the purpose of exposing the functionality of Google Play Services. This is useful for the following reasons.
If you use a smartphone without GAPPS, you can run applications that require Play Services in order to work.
It allows to use applications that rely on Maps, such as Waze, without the need to install a proprietary application.
It allows for login to applications with the use of your Google account.It has the potential to be used with other services, such as Signal, in the future.
If you are interested in learning more about this project, you can visit the official project wiki.
FAQ
Is it safe to install microG?
Yes, microG GmsCore is an open source software and it does not contain any malicious code or spyware. It is safe to install microG in your Android phone.
