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What freedom do you need beyond replacing the OS, which is possible on all phones Google sells? If you want to replace the radio firmware, that isn't something
by lern_too_spel 2mo ago
What freedom do you need beyond replacing the OS, which is possible on all phones Google sells? If you want to replace the radio firmware, that isn't something that would be possible without that duopoly either.
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- NegativeK 2mo agoThe Pixel line is, from what I can see, a tiny part of the smart phone market share. So, yes, I can buy a phone that I can mostly control (at the risk of losing access to some draconian apps). But most devices being sold don't allow consumer control.
- attila-lendvai 2mo agoconsumer control begins by chosing what you give your money for.
- xorcist 2mo agoNot having a constant remote root open for the mothership and whoever works there? Doing crazy things like taking a backup of the phone which you paid full price for?
- lern_too_spel 2mo agoIf you replace the OS, you don't have remote root open, and you can back up whatever you want.