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We're not talking about what manufacturers can do, but about what users can do, they're not the same

• dismalaf 2y ago
  Well only 1 platform lets users do pretty much whatever they want... That's not even up for debate.
  • bmicraft 2y ago
    Well, except for the Play Integrity API (formerly SafetyNet). As soon as you do anything remotely interesting you can't use NFC payments, your bank or even the McDonalds app anymore. This notably doesn't even achieve it's supposed goal of keep anything secure from anyone - bypasses are found usually days after it's "fixed". That only leaves the conclusion that Google wants to make it painful so as to discourage anyone from stepping out of line. Because that's the only thing it actually achieves, and it does so remarkably well.
    • sofixa 2y ago
      Remotely interesting you mean root your phone, I presume? I haven't found the need to root mine, there's plenty of flexibility in unrooted Android. I use the browser (actual browser, with its own engine), password manager, search engine, PWAs, email app, launcher of my choice. I use F-Droid for generic apps (like QR code reader).
      • bmicraft 2y ago
        You can't even backup apps without root.
  • fsflover 2y ago
    You mean GNU/Linux? (Yes, some smartphones run it.)