It’s because Google created Android in a way device owner cannot change system partitions themselfs. It’s because Google Play Services require special system access. It’s because Huawei won’t let you unlock bootloader and install system apps.

  • David Gerard@awful.systemsM
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    1 year ago

    [mod hat on] this is certainly a bad technology thing, but it’s not clear this is entirely on topic for here?

    • self@awful.systems
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      1 year ago

      agreed, this is a technology take but not really a TechTake by the loose standard set in the sidebar (and our general expectations around sneer content)