The fact that we don't have root access to our phones is insane. This "sideloading" part is just the cherry on top of the dystopia we live in.

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kuratkull 9 days ago | parent | next [-]

That's also a large part of the issue IMO. I currently _have_ root on my rooted and Lineaged Poco F3. But as hardware attestation is becoming the norm I am deeply worried about the future. I have been a pretty eager Android fan due to its achievable-if-savvy openness. If I lose root and sideloading, then Android is dead to me. There would be nothing valuable in it, just another corporate walled garden.

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zouhair 9 days ago | parent [-]

I have no idea what to do when they lock everything up. I just hope my bank app works with a non google phone.

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hansvm 9 days ago | parent [-]

My HSA just implemented some bullshit where even the web interface requires a near-new phone to even log in. For now I'm just switching HSA providers rather than buying a new phone. I'm also worried about the future.

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Barbing 9 days ago | parent [-]

Wow, what are they checking for, newer OS?

	▲	hansvm 7 days ago \| parent [-]
		Basically. It's just not built for any older OS.

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andoando 9 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

The result of this is very deep. Apple/Google effectively control what consumer technologies and services are allowed to gain traction.

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fiso64 9 days ago | parent | prev [-]

And if you do have root, there is a good chance you're blocked from using common services on your phone such as mobile banking.