Does MvvmCross rely on Google Play Services?

Question

I am considering using Xamarin.Android and MvvmCross on an enterprise device that does not have Google Play Services or any other Google apps/services (i.e. Google Maps).

Does MvvmCross have any dependencies on Google Play Services or other Google apps/services that may not exist on an enterprise device?

Answer 1

No. The only time you would need to install the Google Play Services component is if you use a feature like Maps, Cloud Messaging, or In-app purchases.

MvvmCross is very modular and you include only the features you need primarily via plugins.

Answer 2

As mentioned by @Kiliman, MvvmCross has no dependencies on Google Play.

To get you started here are two good links:

1) Writing a first App

2) Video on using MvvmCross and Android (iOS and Windows as well)