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dx034
2133 days ago
Jailbreaking uses vulnerabilities, there is no way to jailbreak a phone officially. Whereas Android allows sideloading apps officially.
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ghosty141
2133 days ago
There is also no official way to convert your car to diesel/electric...
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colonwqbang
2133 days ago
Of course there is. At least in my country, there is a formal legal procedure to get your car inspected and re-registered after any changes are made.
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donkeyd
2133 days ago
It voids warranty though, doesn't it?
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wizzwizz4
2132 days ago
But there's a procedure enabling you to do it. On iOS, there are procedures preventing you from doing it.
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wizzwizz4
2133 days ago
The car doesn't have cryptographic locks on its bonnet.
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bencollier49
2133 days ago
Unless it's a Tesla.
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wkearney99
2129 days ago
At least with a Tesla there's a healthy aftermarket using the motors and batteries for vehicle retrofits.
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pegasus
2133 days ago
But neither does the car manufacturer actively try to prevent you from doing so.
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