So google now requires Id verification for submitting apps to android, what does it mean for Foss apps, for Foss stores like fdroid and for future development?

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[–] 12 points 1 year ago (5 children)

It is difficult to switch to custom roms when manufacturers like Samsung block bootloader unlocking or like Xiaomi make the process hard.

https://github.com/melontini/bootloader-unlock-wall-of-shame

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    Yes, you do have to do your research before buying a device. Otherwise, you will end up in this situation. What we really need is for graphene to start coming out with their own devices from a manufacturer so that we can say, go buy this device specifically. So instead of go buy this Samsung, it would be go buy this other thing and graphene would already be on it right out of the box.

    Either that or we need a company or individuals to sell devices that they have installed, say, lineage or graphene on already, and put back in the box.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    They have Google in their

    Proceed with caution!

    The following manufacturers require an online account and/or a waiting period before unlocking.

    section, despite you not having to do either of those to unlock your phone to install e.g. GrapheneOS?

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