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This is about Revanced, isn't it? They failed to kill it via the YouTube backend so now it's down to lock down the os and browsers as much as possible to keep feeding people the juicy ads.
if this happens my next phone either will be a linux phone (if I can find a dependable one with banking apps allowed) or iOS out of spite
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What even is the reason for this? All this is going to accomplish is less Android market share.
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Can someone explain how this affects graphene os users?
Someday you will have to buy a new phone.
i heard they were softlocking the OP soon in the newer models, but hopefully they dont compeltely lock it down.
Does anyone know anything about Furi Labs phones? I saw a comment about them on another post about Android alternatives https://midwest.social/comment/19568664
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What about Android developers they will need to work with unsigned or self signed apps? Can't I just sign up as a developer?
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