Google has quietly made life difficult for users of GrapheneOS and other privacy-focused systems. The latest version of the Pixel Camera app, 10.x, now requires the presence of Google Play ServicesIf you don't have them, the application will either not start or will crash.
As he pointed out Kuketz Blog, the problem affects everyone who uses the deGooglyphified system. The solution is revert to older version application – specifically 9.9.106.773153235.19 (Build ID 68469120), which can be downloaded via Aurora StoreFor proper functioning, it is necessary to first uninstall the current version, as a direct update back does not work.
How to install older Google Camera on GrapheneOS
- Uninstall the current application. Google Camera.
- Open the Aurora Store, click on the three dots and select "Version".
- Enter the version number 68469120 and install the application.
- Block automatic updates for this app in the Aurora Store settings.
This procedure will allow you to use Pixel Camera even without Google services. However, you must take into account that you will miss out on future updates and new features.
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However, users on Reddit point out that if you have GrapheneOS installed sandboxed Google Play Services, the application also works in version 10.x without problems. "I got the update yesterday and everything works. If Graphene is running without Play Services, then it can be annoying," summarizes one of them.
Google is apparently strengthening its strategy of increasingly relying on deep service integration, but GrapheneOS developers are planning their own photo app with quality close to the Pixels. Support for other devices outside the Pixel line is also planned in the future.
