microg / microg/GmsCore

Provide stub(s) for use as system package

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Because of the need for system app permissions(location providing, signature spoofing) now the only viable way to use microG GMSCore is to install the apk on system/vendor partition which is mostly done via magisk modules. These modules are rather bulky and update with every release of GmsCore.

Describe the solution you'd like
Providing stub that has minimum needed permissions for GmsCore and GfsProxy saves some space on those partitions, makes updating the needed modules less bulky and maybe less frequent.

Describe alternatives you've considered
none

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reviewing how GmsCore and GsfProxy are packaged and how their required system permissions are declared; define the minimum stub contents and validate installation and update behavior before implementation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, java
Domain
mobile, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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