• Fuzzypyro@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Samsung and the carriers. The easiest way for most people to get a phone is on a carrier plan but surprise surprise. They OEM lock devices so that users can’t swap firmware or root. Doing so would allow them to go to another carrier. As if hanging a lease contract over your head wasn’t enough.

    • MigratingtoLemmy@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      I don’t purchase mobiles from carriers. I still don’t have choices though. I’m sure there’s plenty of people like me.