• Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    even old unsupported devices which are no longer receiving updates from their manufacturer will be locked down without the user’s choice

    Source?

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      The lockdown is not in android itself but in Google services so if the device is on a new enough android version (not very new like marshmallow) the lockdown will apply. If the lockdown were in android itself it would affect(effect? Idk) all roms

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        Either we’re having two different conversations, or I completely don’t understand what you’re saying.

        How would GPS services affect a roms ability to sideload 3rd party apps, and 3rd party app stores?