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Android will become a locked-down platform in 194 days (keepandroidopen.org)
submitted 6 months ago* by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] 34 points 6 months ago* (2 children)

How do I "uncertify"y Android device? Install a fork I guess. Shame it's not as easy as installing a new OS on the desktop.

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  • [–] 29 points 6 months ago (2 children)

    It is, if you can unlock the bootloader.

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  • [–] 6 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    Problem then becomes that banking, streaming and other apps won't work because root == security issues (according to the companies who push towards a more closed system). Completely stupid. Like saying that having admin or root rights on your desktop poses such a huge security issue that you cannot login to your bank. Furthermore, if you do root your phone, then you should be comfortable tinkering with technology and understand the potential dangers that such an endeavour might present.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 child)

    I'm a software freedom enjoyer so I don't have most of those types of apps already (only Discord.. which I hope friends ditch soon).

    When I looked into installing a new OS it needed some program or use Android Studio which had it. However, the AS binary demanded I agree to an EULA beyond the "open source" license I was expecting. Whatever I needed it couldn't find an up to date method of compiling it myself.

    (Fairphone 5)

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago

    I could live without banking etc. on my phone - has become a habit. Also, android auto is a must for me, unfortunately. Because of the complicated process of getting approval from governmental bodies when implementing technology for cars (safety stuff mostly) I doubt we'll see any foss alternatives any time soon. Could be wrong - Fisker Ocean cars have a great community that mods the software, but probably wouldn't have happened if Fisker didn't go bankrupt.

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