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[–] KomfortablesKissen@discuss.tchncs.de 99 points 5 months ago (23 children)

All power to the users. And I do mean ALL. Complete control over cellular modems for one. Control over every little bit of hardware in the consumers hands.

That includes warranty promises, that includes schematics, source code for firmware, everything. For all current, past and future devices.

[–] madcaesar@lemmy.world 49 points 5 months ago (6 children)
[–] interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 9 points 5 months ago (4 children)

Yes, even if you try to use the controls we have left, you will discover that they always clip out one little obscure but critical detail that means you can't actually use your device your way.

Example, starting ADB at boot in tcpip 5555 mode when your bootloader is locked

[–] DMBFFF@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

means you can’t actually use your device your way.

Then don't use the device.

(I myself can wait longer than many of their shareholders.)

[–] interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I don't have the luxury of buying another.

I want legislative actions to make this illegal.

[–] DMBFFF@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

What do you need this device for?

[–] interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 months ago

Remotely operated wireless camera

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