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Android will become a locked-down platform in 194 day (keepandroidopen.org)
submitted 8 months ago by to c/android@lemdro.id
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[+] 56 points 8 months ago (3 children)
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  • [–] 35 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

    A lot of people reported that they did. I don't know why. Nothing in their statement said that. They did say they were going to add some "advanced workflows" but didn't elaborate anymore than that. It says it right in the link in OP:

    Update: Google has not “backed down” from developer verification: Contrary to a vague mention of a possible “advanced flow” that may eventually allow “experienced users to accept the risks of installing software that isn’t verified”, Google’s description of the program continues to state plainly that: "Starting in September 2026, Android will require all apps to be registered by verified developers in order to be installed on certified Android devices". Until such time that they have shown evidence that it will be possible to bypass the verification process without undue friction, we must believe what is stated on their official page: that all apps from non-registered developers will be blocked once their lock-down goes into effect.

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    [–] 17 points 8 months ago (4 children)

    This is only fuel on the EU open source initiatives.

    But I'm pretty sure Google wont get away with locking down EU customers anyway, as this is clearly a breach of the DMA.

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  • [–] 9 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    They could clam a web app is the "alternative" I guess.

    They'll shut that down too. Somehow. For "security" I'm sure, even as the Play Store is infested with scam apps.

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  • [–] 7 points 8 months ago

    this is clearly a breach of the DMA

    Is it? I think the DMA should have been written so that it is, but Apple does essentially the same thing and EU regulators don't seem to be claiming that it's a violation.

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    • [–] 17 points 8 months ago*

    So, I guess this means that f-droid can only be installed via Google Play. /s

    I'm getting flashbacks to using Internet Explorer to install Firefox.

    edit: made sarcasm more obvious.

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    [–] 7 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (8 children)

    Partly because of this, I moved to graphene.

    Fuck google, simply. And I did like them 15-20 years ago. How far have they fallen..

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  • [–] 4 points 8 months ago (6 children)

    I wish I could, but I don't want to carry around a wallet, so I need Google Wallet :( and it doesn't work on Graphene.

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  • [–] 4 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    It can be used like a contactless card. On a visa (paywave) / mastercard (paypass) terminal, we can tap out phone to make payment.

    in certain country, there is a scan qr code to pay functionalty.

    there is also a peer to peer money transfer feature

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago

    i will have to re-setup the wallet on a new device and revoke access to the old device.

    Google doesn't store the money. If my google account is locked (or if google deactivate it), then i will have to set up a new google account and associate with my bank account again.

    either way, I can't use gpay/ google wallet now, because i am either running grapheneos or running a rooted android.

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    [–] 5 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    Bye bye Android and hello Murena Fairphone.

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    [–] 4 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    I have an Android device with a locked bootloader and no available custom ROMS. Am I fucked ?

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    • [–] 3 points 8 months ago

    Locked down platforms don't have opt outs for the locks. Though it is a concerning move in the wrong direction.

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    [–] 2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    Nope.

    Just remove gapps. Problem solved.

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    • [–] 1 point 8 months ago*

    i was gonna try turning a steam deck into all-in-one device including phone, with portable GSM router of whatever i'd to use it for calls (it does have a mic, right?)

    not sure if/how that'll work out

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