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There are some open firmware, or partially open firmware projects, but they're more proof-of-concepts and not popular/widely-used. The problem is the FCC or cor
by fragmede 10mo ago
There are some open firmware, or partially open firmware projects, but they're more proof-of-concepts and not popular/widely-used. The problem is the FCC or corresponding local organization requires cell phones get regulatory approval, and open firmware (where just anybody could just download the source and modify a couple of numbers to violate regulations) doesn't jive with that.
https://hackaday.com/2022/07/12/open-firmware-for-pinephone-lte-modem-whats-up-with-that/ https://hackaday.com/2022/07/12/open-firmware-for-pinephone-...