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[–] [email protected] 49 points 2 months ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yes, even if you try to use the controls we have left, you will discover that they always clip out one little obscure but critical detail that means you can't actually use your device your way.

Example, starting ADB at boot in tcpip 5555 mode when your bootloader is locked

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

means you can’t actually use your device your way.

Then don't use the device.

(I myself can wait longer than many of their shareholders.)

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I don't have the luxury of buying another.

I want legislative actions to make this illegal.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

What do you need this device for?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Remotely operated wireless camera

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

You know something is wrong when Google is one of the most consumer friendly companies.