Functionality Tables
This page documents what hardware and software features are expected to be non-functional on DivestOS. See also the known issues page and the bug reporting page if necessary.
Hardware Features¶
While some hardware might not require proprietary userspace blobs, the hardware itself is non-free and runs proprietary firmware.
| Name | Critical | Status | Blobs Required | Blobs Removed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerometer/Gyro | Yes | Works | Some devices | No |
| Audio | Yes | Works | Yes | Some are |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Works | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | Works | Yes | No |
| Cell Service | Yes | Works | Yes | Some are |
| Compass | Yes | Works | Some devices | No |
| GPS | Yes | Works | Yes | Many are |
| GPU | Yes | Works | Yes | No |
| HW Audio Decoding | Yes | Works | Yes | No |
| HW Encryption | Yes | Works | Yes | Some debug tools are |
| HW Packet Processor | Nice to have | Works | Yes, but sources seem available | Some debug tools are |
| HW Video Decoding | Yes | Works | Yes | No |
| IR Transceiver | Nice to have | Works | Yes | No |
| Light Sensor | Nice to have | Works | Some devices | No |
| NFC | Nice to have | Works | Some devices | Some are |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes | Works | Some devices | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Works | Yes | Many are |
| Wireless Charging | Nice to have | Depends | Some devices | WiPower blobs are |
Software Features¶
| Name | Status | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Android Auto | Does not work | Requires Play Services |
| AudioFX | Does not work | Many AudioFX blobs are removed |
| Chromecast | Does not work | Requires Play Services |
| Device Encryption | Works | Encryption is a must-have |
| DRM/HDCP | Purposely Removed | DRM is harmful to the user |
| eSIM/eUICC | Works | LPAd provided by OpenEUICC |
| Google Safetynet | Does not work | Requires Play Services |
| IMS/VoLTE | Works | Select IMS blobs are removed, but is kept working |
| VoWiFi/Wi-Fi Calling | Does not work | Removed due to privacy/security concerns |
| Qualcomm aptX | Works | On devices where it is available |
| RCS | Purposely Removed | RCS is a fundamentally broken replacement |
| Tethering (BT/USB/Wi-Fi) | Works | No blobs are required for Tethering |
| Wireless Display | Unknown | There are many different protocols. All Qualcomm Wireless Display blobs are removed. |
Apps¶
See this section for more information. This section is largely focused on proprietary apps, as the vast majority of apps from eg. F-Droid work without issue.
Disclaimer, the following section is largely user contributed, nor do we endorse or recommend any of the following apps.
| Name | Category | Status | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Racer | Gaming | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| Amazon Prime Video | Media Streaming | Reported Mostly Working | 2023/05: Bumpy but works |
| Apex Legends Mobile (deprecated) | Gaming | Reported Working | 2023/01 |
| Apple Music | Media Streaming | Reported Working | 2022/11 |
| Arena Breakout | Gaming | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| BMO (Canada) | Banking | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| Call of Duty Mobile | Gaming | Reported Working | 2023/04: 32-bit works, 64-bit is broken by hmalloc. |
| Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile | Gaming | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| CIBC (USA+Canada) | Banking | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| Combat Master | Gaming | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| Devil War | Gaming | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| Devils Be Dead: Rise of Demons | Gaming | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| Discord | Communication | Reported Mostly Working | 2023/05: Use microG to fix notifications. |
| DKB-TAN2go | Banking | Reported Broken | 2023/05: microG may fix it. |
| DoorDash | Shopping | Reported Broken | 2023/04: Complains about OS, maybe SafetyNet. |
| Farlight 84 | Gaming | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| Flaming Durtles | Education | Reported Working | 2023/06 |
| Genshin Impact | Gaming | Reported Working | 2023/01 |
| Google Camera | Photography | Tested Working | 2023/04 |
| Google Maps | Navigation | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| Google Play Music (deprecated) | Media Streaming | Tested Working | 2017/07: Doesn't rely on DRM. |
| Just Run | Health | Reported Working | 2023/06 |
| League of Legends: Wild Rift | Gaming | Reported Working | 2022/01 |
| LINE | Communication | Reported Working | 2023/06 |
| Lost Light | Gaming | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| Microsoft Edge | Web | Tested Working | 2023/04 |
| Microsoft Lens | Productivity | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| Moovit | Navigation | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| Netflix | Media Streaming | Tested Broken | 2022: Relies on Google's Widevine DRM |
| New State Mobile | Gaming | Reported Working | 2022/01 |
| Opera Browser | Web | Tested Working | 2023/04 |
| OVPN | Utility | Reported Working | 2023/06 |
| Pandora | Media Streaming | Tested Working | 2017: Doesn't rely on DRM |
| Project Bloodstrike (beta) | Gaming | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| PUBG Mobile | Gaming | Reported Working | 2022/01 |
| Rainbow Six Mobile | Gaming | Reported Working | 2023/06 |
| RSA SecurID | Utility | Reported Working | 2023/07 |
| Satori Reader | Reading | Reported Working | 2023/06 |
| Skiff Mail | Communication | Reported Working | 2023/06 |
| SkyShowtime | Media Streaming | Reported Broken | 2023/05 |
| Soundcloud | Media Streaming | Tested Working | 2017: Doesn't rely on DRM |
| Spotify | Media Streaming | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| Square Point of Sale | Finance | Tested Working | 2017 |
| Steam | Gaming | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| Steam Link | Gaming | Tested Working | 2023/01 |
| TD (USA+Canada) | Banking | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| The Division Resurgence | Gaming | Reported Working | 2023/06 |
| TK | Health | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| UpNote | Productivity | Reported Working | 2023/06 |
| Vivaldi Browser | Web | Reported Working | 2023/05 |
| Waze | Navigation | Reported Working | 2023/07 |
| Communication | Reported Working | 2023/04 | |
| Yandex Browser | Web | Tested Working | 2023/04 |