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[–] DebatableRaccoon@lemmy.ca 164 points 2 days ago (10 children)

Google says it's no different than checking IDs at the airport

What, and Google is now the TSA? Fuck that shit. I've paid for my device, I get to do whatever the hell I want with it!

[–] DrDystopia@lemy.lol -3 points 2 days ago (6 children)

I've paid for my device, I get to do whatever the hell I want with it!

You bought a phone but is leasing the software. It's not yours to do with as you please.

Have you considered using fully open source android versions?

[–] PanGodofPanic@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Open source Android is a thing??? TIL that might be my solution to this long term since I sideload apps regularly.

[–] DrDystopia@lemy.lol 5 points 1 day ago

Search for your device name and "custom ROM" to see what's out there. Some are completely Google free, others retain different levels of Google play support, including downloading existing purchases.

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