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cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/44544181

I read about Google's decision of not releasing the firmware source code going forward. Is it still the case? If it is, should one purchase any Pixel 8/9/10 series in hope of keeping it for a long time?

I am planning to purchase a new Pixel 9 (used ones are not an option unfortunately) during the Black Friday or something. It will be a substantial amount but I am hoping it will be justified with amortisation.

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I cannot find a clear cut answer in the forums.

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[-] Goodlucksil@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 days ago

Then there will be no point in making Pixel custom roms, as the main selling point (quick Android updates) will be null.

[-] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 11 points 2 days ago

I don't see that as the main selling point. I see not having Google as the main selling point, and it's not like the updates will be that much slower. It might take them like a month instead of a week. That's not a bad problem.

[-] Goodlucksil@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 day ago

The developers (at least security-oriented ones like Graphene) absolutely do care about quick security updates.

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