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• zqps@sh.itjust.works ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  Despite efforts to the contrary, PC is still an inherently far more open platform than any mobile device.

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  • TherapyGary@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    I’m not sure what you mean? Are you saying Linux is a better alternative to windows than, e.g., LineageOS is to android?

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    • cygnus@lemmy.ca ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      Linux is a better alternative to windows than, e.g., LineageOS is to android?

      It’s true. Camera apps for example are much, much worse than the OEM version.

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      • user224@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        Unless it’s quite shitty.

        I’ve got Ulefone, and the default audio source (software) is dogshit quality. And that’s what the camera app uses, unless I use something like Open Camera where I can manually select “Unprocessed” rather than default.

        For the idea
        Default: files.catbox.moe/d2n7sg.flac
        Unprocessed: files.catbox.moe/xf9ab8.flac

        Very obvious, at least with earphones.

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    • normonator@lemmy.ml ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      I can fully encrypt my PC/BIOS password/secureboot if I have Linux on it. If I relock my bootloader with Android then I’m completely fucked if anything goes sideways. If I leave it open the phone gives a fucking warning on boot that the phone is unlocked and may be insecure and that warning can’t be disabled or locked. (Pixels)

      I hope Android gets taken away from Google, 11 was the last somewhat useful upgrade.

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      • user224@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        In my opinion the last great was Android 7. Just getting more locked down since.

        But also it was kinda funny when manufacturers left over some of their software. I think it was ZTE which had a hidden menu to change the fucking IMEI.

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      • desktop_user@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        conveniently my phone’s last update was 11 (god I wish there were more security updates past 11 2023)

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    • zqps@sh.itjust.works ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      I’m saying it’s better known and more accessible.

      PCs are fundamentally designed to be OS-agnostic, Android hardware is not.

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      • TherapyGary@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        Better known, sure, but idk if it’s fair to say it’s more accessible. I’ve had less trouble using custom ROMs on my smartphones than I’ve had with Linux on PC

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