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Re:Is it possible to allow sideloading *and* keep users safe? by bakugo on Sunday August 31, 2025 @06:35AM (#45082096)
> If you want an open phone, buy one.

There are none that are usable.

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Re:Is it possible to allow sideloading *and* keep users safe? by JustExAWS on Sunday August 31, 2025 @06:46AM (#45082144)
People on HN that run non Google Android phones seem to argue otherwise.
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Re:Is it possible to allow sideloading *and* keep users safe? by Intermernet on Sunday August 31, 2025 @08:29AM (#45082677)
This is becoming more difficult with every android release. Unfortunately, Google are on track to be as opaque as Apple within a couple of versions.
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Re:Is it possible to allow sideloading *and* keep users safe? by scarface_74 on Sunday August 31, 2025 @12:16PM (#45084325)
What does a Google Android release have to do with nom Google Android releases?
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Re:Is it possible to allow sideloading *and* keep users safe? by Intermernet on Monday September 01, 2025 @05:22AM (#45091011)
More core functionality with every release. The open source parts of Android are shrinking and it's becoming more and more difficult to fill the gaps in a functional way. Right now it's ok, but it gets harder with every release.
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