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Keep Android Open (Stop Google from limiting APK file usage) (c.org)
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[–] 63 points 2 months ago (18 children)

You aren’t going to keep Android open. Respond by shoring up Linux phones.

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  • [–] 21 points 2 months ago

    Not only would that solve this little problem, it would reduce Google's power and remove one's data from the claws of US authorities (were the Patriot and Cloud acts let them mass track everybody using a Google product).

    Just make sure you chose a non-US Linux phone.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 months ago (5 children)

    I don't want to buy a new phone

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  • [–] 14 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    Google doesn't give a shit about what you want. It only understands two things: credible legal threats and not giving them your money.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (1 child)

    I'm saying I don't want to buy a new thing, so saying "just buy new phone" doesn't really help for a lot of people

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    These people are screwed, then. You can't expect an uncaring universe to accomodate your wishes, if you're not willing to move yourself. Stopping using stuff is always an option that doesn't cost money.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (6 children)

    Most of the world can't afford to buy one specific android and hope not to brick it. Most people can't afford a google pixel and if they can, aren't going to risk it.

    And what happens when google cuts off third party tools like MicroG. I need WhatsApp for almost everything from talking to family and friends to Work. Most of the world does, and the same is true for Facebook.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 months ago

    Most people can’t afford a google pixel and if they can, aren’t going to risk it.

    And they shouldn't. By buying Pixels you are supporting Google, the same company that is destroying Android freedom.

    Today's best alternatives are phones that come preloaded with custom ROMs (Brax3, Fairphone, Murena, Iodé, and so on), or if you're feeling more adventurous, a Linux phone (I have heard good things about FuriLabs FLX1).

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

    Which is why you stop using Android and use Linux phones instead.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago

    Then you are fucked right? What's app and Facebook have you.

    I too live somewhere this is expected. I said no. I won't do it. Facebook is easy, because whatever.

    WhatsApp is harder even the doctors want to use it. But I won't. Someone has to start saying no.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 months ago

    "I need WhatsApp for almost everything from talking to family and friends to Work. Most of the world does, and the same is true for Facebook."

    Whatsapp and Facebook bring convienence for sure, but you can live without them. All those that know me, know i refuse to use Whatapp. Those that want to keep up with me have installed Signal. I admit that for business it can be tricky but we have to start somewhere?

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