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A comment on Google to require developer verification to install and sideload Android apps. Parent comment

Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by chasil on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @05:08AM (#45024110)
No root is the dealbreaker.

The browser doesn't handle dark mode well.

The launcher is primitive. Why didn't they just take Trebuchet?

I was also very used to pattern unlock.

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Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by tholdem on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @11:55AM (#45028288)
No root is a major security feature, you have chosen an OS that prioritizes security.

Use some other browser if dark mode is really important to you.

I think the launcher is good and I can't think of anything to improve on it. I'm happy it's the default, but I'm sure you can switch to a different launcher if you want.

Pattern unlock is also not there because of security.

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