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Re:Google is defragging Android by jemeshsu on Tuesday September 03, 2013 @01:47AM (#6319221)
Just curious, what are the pros and cons to Android manufacturer to lock down a device? Are these Android manufacturer each trying to create its own platform based on an open OS?
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Re:Google is defragging Android by venomsnake on Tuesday September 03, 2013 @03:38AM (#6319560)
Mostly carriers demand it. There is no reason to lock the bootloader otherwise.

Of course a more cynical mind can see a reason in planned obsolescence - if you stop updating a device after an year you will buy your next sooner.

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