> I think we can agree that a modern phone is “hardware and software” for sure. You should be able to use your phone and install software on it without signing

> I think we can agree that a modern phone is “hardware and software” for sure. You should be able to use your phone and install software on it without signing up for the sellers services, I think there is no reason to not allow that except evil lockin. See windows for what happens when you don't legally enforce that, its ridiculous windows forces you to sign up to their services.