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[–] normonator@lemmy.ml 10 points 1 week ago (2 children)

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.

[–] user224@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 1 week 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.

[–] desktop_user@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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

[–] muusemuuse@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Why would you admit that where others can potentially use that information to attack your device? Some cards you have to play close to the chest.

[–] desktop_user@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

fair, but I am going to try and get a pinephone soon anyway ¯\(ツ)