My device has had an OTA update since I received it, so not having Google Play won't prevent us from getting future updates. The updates may not contain GP anyway.
If what crane3 reports is true, then maybe I don't want Google Play on my Mars, either! Google's November 1 decision will also harm any user who has a pre-Oreo Android device. I would expect many people to squawk loudly after that date. Nice post-Halloween gift, Google. Trick or treat, indeed.
In the meantime, I'll stick with the latest version of Calibre Companion, Moon+Reader, and my other Android apps that will still work fine on a Marshmallow device. I have what I want, sideloaded and working fine.
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