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They'll just start locking bootloaders.

• pabs3 4y ago
  I expect they already do. Doing that isn't GPL compliant though. https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2021/mar/25/install-gplv2/ https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2021/mar/25/install-gplv2/ https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2021/jul/23/tivoization-and-the-gpl-right-to-install/ https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2021/jul/23/tivoization-and-t...
  • mschuster91 4y ago
    > Doing that isn't GPL compliant though. Oooh. Could this be used to fight against smartphone vendors that do not allow unlocking bootloaders - or trip permanent fuses like Samsung does?
    • benj111 4y ago
      Doubtful on the permanent fuse front. Seems acceptable from a warranty pov. Obviously if they refuse to replace your cracked screen because you've changed the firmware then it's unacceptable.
    • pabs3 4y ago
      It is really costly and time consuming to enforce the GPL, but potentially. I haven't heard about the fuse thing, how does that work? Edit: found this article: https://www.androidpolice.com/2015/11/06/why-does-my-android-phone-have-efuses-and-why-should-i-care-about-them/ https://www.androidpolice.com/2015/11/06/why-does-my-android...