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In (quasi)defense of Google on this front: On my Google Pixel 3a, I can download AOSP to my own computer, modify it how I wish, scrape the vendor dependencies
by kop316 7y ago
In (quasi)defense of Google on this front:
On my Google Pixel 3a, I can download AOSP to my own computer, modify it how I wish, scrape the vendor dependencies I need[1], compile it myself, sign it myself, and use my own key to control what OS gets installed, then relock the bootloader so it only trusts updates using my key! I can choose not to use Google Play and then install whatever App I want on it.
I wish I could not have to use any proprietaryy binaries, but this is as close to an open device that you can get today [2].
[1] This is where the quasi defense comes in. AOSP has no official process to install all of the vendor binaries needed to support carriers. If you don't include this process you get broken SMS, Calling, WiFi Calling. This script helps you do it:
https://github.com/GrapheneOS/android-prepare-vendor https://github.com/GrapheneOS/android-prepare-vendor
[2] Yes I know of the Librem 5. I am a day one backer and have yet to get a shipping notification despite shipping starting in Sept. I also know of the Pinephone, it is not publically available. I await the day those types of products are viable.
- onlyrealcuzzo 7y agoAlso in quasi defense of Google (note that I work there), it almost do no business in China. So it doesn't bend over to The CCP. Moving forward, my biggest purchasing decision as a consumer is going to be based on how much ties a company has to The CCP. I feel like my freedom is under direct threat from The CCP more than anything else, and I'll treat it accordingly when making purchasing decisions moving forward.
- codesushi42 7y agoSo it doesn't bend over to The CCP. It tried to and would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids. Did you not read the memo?