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Sideloaded app stores are coming to iOS in the EU (thenextweb.com)

submitted 10 months ago by aprnu@feddit.ch to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] csm10495@sh.itjust.works -2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I guess you could do this on Android via a bootloader unlock, lots of work, and a cup of coffee.

I mean Android is a Linux kernel already so I guess you mean some other distro.

[–] kittenzrulz123@lemmy.world 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I want free as in freedom, not some watered down Google spyware. I don't care if it technically uses Linux if I'm still not free.

[–] csm10495@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

There is nothing stopping you. Unlock the bootloader and you can do anything you want.

Write your own bootloader, os, etc. feel free.

[–] kittenzrulz123@lemmy.world 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I would but I use AT&T so my bootloader is locked, on top of that "write your own" is impossible when the OEM doesn't provide schematics.

[–] csm10495@sh.itjust.works 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I've had AT&T with an unlocked bootloader. My Pixel is unlocked and can be bootloader unlocked. I'm sure you could find a phone that can have an unlocked bootloader.

Also, they have no reason to provide you with schematics or anything like that. Doing such a thing could give away a competitive advantage or give hints to competitors. If you really wanted, you could whip out the oscilloscope and trace leads, etc. You could also start with AOSP.

Once gain, you're free to do whatever. They're free to not give you info. Funny enough I guess in your case, they're free to restrict your bootloader. Freedom works in all directions: for better or worse.

[–] kittenzrulz123@lemmy.world 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That's why I believe in copyleft and the GPL, when corporations are free to sell devices without explaining how they function the users have no rights.

[–] csm10495@sh.itjust.works 0 points 10 months ago

You have the right to buy something else.