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Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by ZiiS on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @06:45AM (#45024775)
Yes, very clear warnings; I could live with a small permanent icon in the status bar (via the GPU firmware) etc. But absolutely should not void warranties (overclocking might but never just root).
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Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by Cthulhu_ on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @09:46AM (#45026500)
If you can't destroy your own hardware by rooting, do you have true root access?
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Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by ZiiS on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @12:31PM (#45028852)
Easy enough to have an efuse blow if you overvolt; then an dificult conversion on a warrenty claim. Whilst ideologically this is ceeding some control I can accept it.
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