Sunshine (she/her)

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Cake day: September 16th, 2024

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  • And if sideloading and unlocked bootloaders were so vital to consumers, wouldn’t those manufacturers making those devices be seeing overwhelming market demand?

    The big manufacturers can bulk buy all the factory space to make the best chips. People are chasing specs over freedom.

    The point being, bootloaders are locked for security reasons, and to maintain separation between warranty concerns. That’s why most Android devices with unlockable bootloaders require OEM codes, such that warranties on those devices can be invalidated due to no longer being within the provider’s control. It would be moronic for any manufacturer to warranty anything that is not within their control.

    People certainly don’t believe that corporate schilling when it comes to home computers and cars.

    Also why are you letting ai do the thinking for you in that second link?