My issue with iodeOS (previous Calyx User) How to use normal Gcam

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Hello,

Migrating from CalyxOS too, but with a Pixel 7a. Same issue. And absolutely NO WAY to install some random Gcam mod. This is purelly insane from a security point of view.

After digging a bit, 2 things are problematic:

  1. missing feature GOOGLE_EXPERIENCE to allow download of Gcam from AuroraStore. Explanation and fix here: https://www.reddit.com/r/LineageOS/comments/1cbucdr/comment/l1o8obw With this, you can download Gcam from AuroraStore
  2. iodeos 6 seems to bundle “something“ in the system app that is using the com.google.android.apps.camera.services app name (which should be the Google Pixel Services). I do not know why this is bundled, but it has a higher version code than the official apk from google, so it cannot be reinstalled using aurorastore to get the official apk. I assume that this is the reason why Gcam crashes on startup