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Is Google going to make Android a nightmare? (arachnoid.com)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The discussion I stumbled upon, about this SSH app for Android, is really worrying. Will Google really manage to make it impossible to root your phone?

But there's more to this, it's more complicated. In the Big Picture, Google has every incentive to make these changes — they lead to more security, and they're aligned with Google's corporate goals as well.

When talking to users, Google will emphasize control over hackers.

When talking to stockholders, Google will emphasize control over users.

Edit: I disagree with "they lead to more security". That's not "security", let's not turn words upside-down.

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[–] [email protected] 39 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That has to my understanding been Google's project all along (making Android crappy that is). IIRC they bought Android, which due to utilizing the Linux kernel was GPL software. The solution was therefore to seperate Android from all the tools that make Android work, splitting core functionality away from the now AOSP and over to Google services. By abuse of market position we are now in the position where stuff like Google push services, safety net and etc are now basically forcing people into their ecosystem. It will not get better, as witnessed with the company's attempts at making email and most sites on the internet dependant on their ecosystem as well.

[+] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

To some extent you are of course right in that the underlying technology of Android has improved. What I was referring to was a design strategy aimed at crippling those who might want to present a Google-free Android alternative.

EDIT: I also want to add that MicroG, though a great project, is to my knowledge not Google free and probably never can be.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is an interesting take. Could you share some resources or links to follow this line of reasoning more in detail? Especially resources that are somewhat "noob-friendly". Cheers.