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😬yikes.

The article does say all phones not just Apple…

Helps to read the article nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424 foolish if you think this is just an Apple thing.

GrapheneOS users in India can't get it, thankfully!

Android users can say GFY and install a custom OS though.

definitely. the openness of android saves the day.

I doubt for much longer.

Governments are going out of the way for us to want a system other than governments...

And don’t you mean Pixel users, they are the only phones that have the no bootloader unlock restrictions. So no not ALL android users can say GFY.

Nope. Many, many OEMs allow bootloaders to be unlocked or have other methods. For example, here's the list of supported devices from my old friends at LineageOS https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/ Now if you want to run grapheneOS, yes, they only support Pixel devices.

I find all the ‘my OS is more private than yours’ a bit of a larp. Network-level control makes choosing an OS pretty much pointless. A LineageOS phone still connects to towers. The SIM is still linked to your ID. The carrier still logs your location data and can cut off service if they want. That’s why VPNs over cellular, data-only eSIMs paid with btc or mesh networks like Meshtastic become really important. The device OS is just one part of the picture. If you’re not protecting your network-level identity and traffic, you’re already in trouble. In India’s case the law links your SIM number to your ID and makes the app track IMEI numbers at the network level. So hopefully you bought your android without having your identity attached to the purchase in any way!