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[Warning, possible misinformation] EU Bans Android Bootloader Unlocking Starting August 1st - Chris on Crypto (chrisoncrypto.com)
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[–] generator@lemmy.zip 5 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Unlocked bootloader not only allow to install more private ROMs like Graphene and CalixOS but also prolong the life of smartphones with regular security updates and new versions of Android.

Looks like giving the user data to Chinese (and others) are the new standard on EU.

Some day also the laptops are blocked with SecureBoot and the customer aren't allow to change the OS

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 1 points 4 days ago

It seems we are going into a future where I stalling your OS is no longer an option this makes me assume that the only effective way to fight the surveillance regime is to install your own OS!