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I feel the device should refuse to register a new user from anything but the clean state. This is pretty straightforward on modern hardware. If any Google eng

I feel the device should refuse to register a new user from anything but the clean state. This is pretty straightforward on modern hardware. If any Google engineers are reading this: maybe something to consider for Android 11?

UncleMeat 7y ago
I can see the angry HN comments now. "Google bans reselling. Do you really own your phone?"
- dylz 7y ago
  I think clean slate here means "factory image" - resellers if you buy on gearbest or other Chinese sites often will preload with malware and adware before giving you the device.
  - ljf 7y ago
    My Mi Note Pro was indeed from gearbest...
  - UncleMeat 7y ago
    I know that. That wouldn't stop the HN comments.