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Let's define what root access means. It's not a fancy "feature" that only "advanced" users will know how to use. You don't really "own" a device unless you have
by babarock 15y ago
Let's define what root access means. It's not a fancy "feature" that only "advanced" users will know how to use. You don't really "own" a device unless you have root access. The way I see it, "non-root" users are the feature preventing harm, not the other way around.
How would you feel if Toshiba didn't grant you root access on your laptop/mac/machine? It is as destructive, isn't it?
- jsight 15y agoI see your point, but I think the post that you are responding to is clear that the Samsung bootloader is unlocked. If the bootloader is unlocked, you can do anything that you want with the device (including installing the tools to use root access).
- dedward 15y agoi simply would not buy them, not where i need a general purpose computer. but when i bought my ipad, iphon, etc, i was fully aware of what i was getting for my money, so i cant whine about it. i am no fan of lockdown, but im also capable of making decisions about how i spend my money. i bought the gizmos because i like how they work. if someone wants something not on the market ..... gobuild it and sell it,right?
- dedward 15y agoi certainly own my iphone. i paid full price for it. if i want to open it up and screw with it, i am free to try whatever i want. im also clearly responsible fr the consequences if i do so. thats why i bought a factory unlocked iphone, and dont mess with it, but dont mind hacking away on a much cheaper appletv. if i brick the atv, no biggie, but id rather not be out a grand for the phone.