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If you'd like to help translate microG, take a look at [TRANSLATION](TRANSLATION.md).
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About this fork
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This repository is a fork of [microG GmsCore](https://github.com/microg/GmsCore) to allow patched Google apps to run without root and under a different package name using GmsCore instead of Google Play Services, via the "GmsCore support" patch by ReVanced from [ReVanced Patches](https://github.com/revanced/revanced-patches) with the minimum amount of changes necessary to upstream.
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Goals of this fork:
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- Run next to an existing GMS installation such as [microG GmsCore](https://github.com/microg/GmsCore) or Google Play Services.
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- Usage with the "GmsCore support" patch by ReVanced from [ReVanced Patches](https://github.com/revanced/revanced-patches)
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- Feature parity with upstream
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Nongoals of this fork:
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- New features that do not contribute to the goal of this fork
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- Bug fixes that do not contribute to the goal of this fork
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Contributing to the fork
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You can create an issue or pull request to contribute to the fork. In both cases, ensure it aligns with this fork's goals.
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License
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