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I bought a handheld computer, now Google says I'm not allowed to do whatever the hell I want to it (keepandroidopen.org)
submitted 7 months ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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https://www.change.org/p/stop-google-from-limiting-apk-file-usage

I hope that my rooted One UI 7 doesn't get the update through some backdoor in the Google Play Services package... Or the next time I unblock Google Play to update the very few paid apps that I use...

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[–] 1 point 7 months ago (1 child)

I highly doubt a smartphone is a requirement. They probably have an alternative you're not considering

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    The general attitude is that you are required to be digitally literate and that you have the "required" equipment. Just like many businesses nowadays take it for granted that you have a card to pay with.

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