I’m interested in many things and I’m always side tracked by more things.
Yep, after finding out about Verizon locking bios I decided to never by direct from carrier again. Plus, these alternative OS options need support. I run GraphineOS, it was quick and easy, never had an issue.
But google probably has been working on making newer versions of android closed-sourced, especially for OEMS. I say probably because there isn’t any actual hardcore proof but imo the bios lock is just the start.
Yep, I have 7a Pixel with GraphineOS and it works.
There are apps I seen on the app store that bypasses the carrier restrictions though too.
Basically the same here like I have 20GB at full speed and then slows down a lot. But at least Verizon requires a data plan with any smart phone. I’m only away from wifi maybe 4hrs a month, I only need call/text not data.
My understanding is call/text goes thru the internet now so they force the data plan.
Agreed. But the 3rd one I might put in a different geological location…that is if something already happened to 1&2…
Yeah, makes sense. Even if there was an option to buy the lifetime and download I would. But its a valid point it’d be too easy for people to share it then.
Thats why I think a licensing method would be best, like Threema has. You can download the app but can’t use it without a license key. Even still, it would be a lot of work.
Just disappointed I can’t support it, but its also my decision to not have the play store 🤷
Sweet, thanks for the info I’ll check it out!
Yubico Security Key, to secure your logins and more!
I think the amount of non Play Store/App Store users overall is very small. With GraphineOS at least I can restrict the app.
I’m in a very small town, we only have a bar. $100/mo for 500mb/s up and down, at least I actually get that though. Rarely is it less, but they also hooked us all up with fiber when they ran the fiber thru the center of the city. Price is also largely because they are literally the only internet provider unless you go with satellite – which I was considering but with the weather here…probably not ideal.