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Re:Google confirms 'high-friction' sideloading flow is comin... by direwolf20 on Sunday January 25, 2026 @05:08AM (#46752559)
Secure boot prohibits custom ROMs on most android devices
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Re:Google confirms 'high-friction' sideloading flow is comin... by vbezhenar on Sunday January 25, 2026 @08:51AM (#46754066)
If custom ROMs will be more popular, it probably will push some vendors to unlock their devices. In the end, I don't think most of them really care.
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