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> The baseband is a huge security hole. The provider in large part owns the device, regardless of what software it's running. In the US at least, this is not t
by AdieuToLogic 11y ago
> The baseband is a huge security hole. The provider in large part owns the device, regardless of what software it's running.
In the US at least, this is not the case:
https://www.fcc.gov/device-unlocking-faq https://www.fcc.gov/device-unlocking-faq
The cellular provider no more "owns the device" than the cable company "owns your TV."
> I can live with Linux ;)
But you are not living with Linux. You are living with Android ;-).
- mirimir 11y agoI don't do cable TV. Same reason ;) I'm not living with Android. I'm waiting for Linux. Edit: I don't mean "own" literally, financially. I mean "own" in the sense of access and control. So yes, I can root "my" device, but I can't root the baseband radio.
- AdieuToLogic 11y agoThen this might be what you have been waiting for: http://kali4hackers.blogspot.com/2013/09/install-kali-linux-on-android-phone-or.html http://kali4hackers.blogspot.com/2013/09/install-kali-linux-...
- mirimir 11y agoOops, ran out of reply levels. And yes, one can run Linux. But you're still running the Android kernel :(