GriffinClaw

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The Browser Wasn’t Enough, Google Wants To Control All Your Software in c/technology@lemmy.world
The Browser Wasn’t Enough, Google Wants To Control All Your Software in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] GriffinClaw@lemmy.zip 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (2 children)

Dammit :(

Further reading says its most likely because European Union law 2014/53/EU which imposes new cybersecurity requirements on device manufacturers like Samsung. They must ensure that the devices they sell in Europe block the installation of unauthorized software and only run signed and approved ROMs. . Law was enforced August 01 2025.

Luckily my old phone still works (it is starting to show its age though). Gonna stretch it as long as possible. Hopefully someone will find a hack by then.

The Browser Wasn’t Enough, Google Wants To Control All Your Software in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] GriffinClaw@lemmy.zip 3 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Not possible in Third World Countries :(

The Browser Wasn’t Enough, Google Wants To Control All Your Software in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] GriffinClaw@lemmy.zip 5 points 5 days ago (7 children)

Your right. Thats what I meant. Ill edit the comment.

The Browser Wasn’t Enough, Google Wants To Control All Your Software in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] GriffinClaw@lemmy.zip 11 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (22 children)

Apologies if this is the wrong place to ask, but I literally have no idea in which community this question goes.

I just got Samsung Galaxy A16, and then I learn just how controlling Google/Android is becoming. Research says I SHOULD be able to deGoogle and flash a ~~linux OS~~ custom Android ROM

My question is, as a beginner, which one should I go for? does it have any issues I need to look out for?

Note: Edited for clarity.