Ryan Castellucci (they/them) Jul 23, 2025

My Android phone just performed a forced, unauthorized OS update, removing root access in the process.

Despite automatic updates being explicitly disabled.

The tech industry's understanding of "consent" is contemptuous.

"No" means "no", not "maybe later", or "unless you think you know better".

Show threadmaexchen1Jul 23, 2025

@ryanc

Why don't you install an #opensource #Android?

Pay attention to it the next time you buy. ( #fairphone etc.)

Show threadSibachianJul 23, 2025
@maexchen1 @ryanc Because for many that's simply not an option due to mandatory digital national ID relying on google or apple services for verification.
Show threadJoost
@Beiz @maexchen1 @ryanc i'm a bit naive but i always make a request to make such apps platform neutral. Especially with government and other public sector services. Please consider it. It takes a minute and might change things for the better
Jul 23, 2025 at 10:26amWeb
Show threadSibachianJul 23, 2025
@joost @maexchen1 @ryanc they don't and they won't; it's all been privatized. there is no incentive.
Show threadJoostJul 23, 2025
@Beiz @maexchen1 @ryanc like i said, i'm a bit naive. A government exists to perform services for citizens, not for gmail users. We can hold them accountable