> But 99% of the Android's user base doesn't want to sideload (and they shouldn't). Never say never. It's a matter of principle - giving in an inch can and wil

> But 99% of the Android's user base doesn't want to sideload (and they shouldn't). Never say never. It's a matter of principle - giving in an inch can and will get your head chewed up. As in "I am altering the deal, pray I don't alter it any further" [1] > I think you do not understand how alternative OSes work, because this is plain wrong. I do. With proper pressure Google can stop manufacturers from dragging their feet. Say if Android required an unlocked bootloader and a standard API BSP. > I don't like monopolies. And they aren't going to de-monopolize themselves. [2] [1] Darth Android https://pluralistic.net/2025/09/01/fulu/#i-am-altering-the-deal https://pluralistic.net/2025/09/01/fulu/#i-am-altering-the-d... [2] They brick you because they can https://pluralistic.net/2024/05/24/record-scratch/#autoenshittification https://pluralistic.net/2024/05/24/record-scratch/#autoenshi...