[kuratkull]

That's also a large part of the issue IMO. I currently _have_ root on my rooted and Lineaged Poco F3. But as hardware attestation is becoming the norm I am deeply worried about the future. I have been a pretty eager Android fan due to its achievable-if-savvy openness. If I lose root and sideloading, then Android is dead to me. There would be nothing valuable in it, just another corporate walled garden.

[zouhair]

I have no idea what to do when they lock everything up. I just hope my bank app works with a non google phone.

[hansvm]

My HSA just implemented some bullshit where even the web interface requires a near-new phone to even log in. For now I'm just switching HSA providers rather than buying a new phone. I'm also worried about the future.

[Barbing]

Wow, what are they checking for, newer OS?

[hansvm]

Basically. It's just not built for any older OS.