Google Adds WireGuard VPN to Android 12’s Linux Kernel 5.4 Tree

Re:Google Adds WireGuard VPN to Android 12’s Linux Kernel 5.... by izacus on Monday October 19, 2020 @10:31AM (#24826706)

That doesn't change the fact that alternative stores (which exist on many devices) are allowed to install all packages and autoupdate them.

Just _your pet_ store doesn't get it because silently replacing app packages would be a horrible security hole for software. Nevertheless, F-Droid will be able to do just that with Android 12.

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Re:Google Adds WireGuard VPN to Android 12’s Linux Kernel 5.... by eptcyka on Monday October 19, 2020 @11:49AM (#24827456)

Other stores exist only because Android is open source and any manufacturer can install whatever they want and give any app the features they feel it needs. But there is no way for an app store app to just generally work on all Android devices in an optimal way, without special blessings from all the manufacturers.

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Re:Google Adds WireGuard VPN to Android 12’s Linux Kernel 5.... by cute_boi on Monday October 19, 2020 @11:15AM (#24827094)

Common. Its like saying I will give you earth but no water no winds. Using andriod for monopoly is issue here. Google Playstore can do anything. Its literally the most bloated thing in andriod. And they force mobile vendor like xiomi/samsung to install their playstore. They are just doing what internet explorer 6 thing did.

This must be stopped.

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