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".

@ryanc

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

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

@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.

@Beiz @maexchen1 @ryanc

Italian national ID works on non Google Android, so it is possible.

It is not a technical issue, so a political choice.

@seindal @Beiz @maexchen1 @ryanc if you are referring to Graphene OS or LineageOS, IO app dosn't allow documents on non Google devices. Yes, it's a disgusting political/economical decision. Upcoming EU app is also expected to require SafetyNet.
@lollo004 @seindal @Beiz @maexchen1 @ryanc and if not for ID-apps, at least in Germany most bank accounts/credit cards will also force you to own either an iOS or a safetynet attested Android phone.

@mxk

You can choose your banks.

There are several that work in the browser.

I also don't understand why everything has to run in app.

Every additional app weakens the overall system and controlling the data becomes a hell of a ride.

More #DigitalSelfDefense please

#DigitalConstraint
#DataProtection
#Datenschutz #digitalzwang
#DigitaleSelbstverteidigung

@lollo004 @seindal @Beiz @ryanc

@maexchen1 @mxk @lollo004 @Beiz @ryanc

They want apps because an app can get a lot of information about you and how you use their services.

The app is not for you. It's for them.