lpa = Local Profile Assistants Runs on boot, but not in the background beyond that. Code has a lot of references to UIM(User Identity Module, which is SIM-related) Only useful if you use an eSIM? (electronic SIM) Allows users to choose and change their subscription data when switching between network operators/carriers. https://developer.qualcomm.com/blog/rise-esims-and-isims-and-their-impact-iot https://source.android.com/devices/tech/connect/esim-overview
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