Mention that 1Password is not working correctly on GrapheneOS without GAPPS

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Hey there,

I’ve been using Bitwarden on my GrapheneOS for years, without any issue. Since 1Password is recommended on PG, I gave it a try, particularly because I enjoy Large Type feature and UX of 1Password.

Unfortunately, it has a numerous problems on GAPPS-free environment:

  1. App can be only obtained via Google Play, therefore Aurora Store is needed;
  2. QR scanner is not working without GAPPS - issue reported multiple times on 1Password forum, it does not let you scan anything. Seems like GAPPS dependency.
  3. You cannot login to your account on mobile when have U2F key enabled on the 1Password account. Seems like U2F is not initializing on GrapheneOS, and it also seems to be dependent on the Google Services entirely. Bitwarden has no issues.

So, I would add a warning that 1Password is not usable in the environment that does not utilize Google Services, since it is dependent on that with some crucial features like QR scanning or U2F.

EDIT: Someone else also wrote about the issues with 1Password combined with GOS here: https://www.reddit.com/r/1Password/s/DrU1RiQebg

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Have you tried their sandboxed google play services to see if it works?

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Indeed it works, but since PG recommends Graphene, I thought that a warning for people that decided against using Google Services is suitable. I have GAPPS on my secondary profile, and that workflow (primary profile - no Google Services, secondary - with Google Services) is in line with what most of my friends do. However, working password manager is essential for everyone, including people that aren’t using GAPPS, since the app is not working correctly if you don’t have them installed.

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I don’t really see the benefit of mentioning this. It’s a very specific problem. I doubt many people who do not run the google services would go for 1password.

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Thank you, I am fine with this. Marking it as a solution.