Debby ‬⁂📎🐧Aug 11, 2025

I'm looking to de-Google my Xiaomi Redmi A5 and I'm not sure which route to take.
Has anyone successfully de-Googled a Xiaomi Redmi A5? If so, which OS did you use and what was your experience like? @postmarketOS @mobian @linmob @[email protected] @ubuntu @omgubuntu


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Show thread• ŁączeAug 11, 2025

@debby @0689df5847a8d3376892da29622d7c0fdc1ef1958f4bc4471d90966aa1eca9f2 @Starcross

💡 First of all, the question is can the bootloader be re-locked? If not, what is the point of doing it?
From a security perspective, a device with an unlocked bootloader is not suitable for further use.

Show threadPrincess Serena Star ✨Aug 11, 2025
@Lacze @debby Relocking the bootloader is problematic though. When I set up LineageOS Official on my Sony phone the official guide said that relocking the bootloader can cause problems up to bricking the phone
Show threadAutumn
@Starcross @debby @Lacze never relock the bootloader unless you're reinstalling the stock rom or using graphene

best-case scenario is that it wont boot. worst-case is a brick (maybe)
Aug 11, 2025 at 9:46pmWeb
Show thread• ŁączeAug 11, 2025

@null @Starcross @debby

"never relock the bootloader unless you're reinstalling the stock rom or using graphene"

WHAT!? What is it? A recommendation, an announcement, an opinion? And so without justification? Are we living in a state of not knowing? Degrade your security, just because?

I provided a link, it explains everything.

🙏Thank you and best wishes.