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by randomafrican 4466 days ago
Can someone explain why the network controls the update ?

I get why OEMs need to test/approve an update for their specific phones but what kind of role carriers play here ?
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flavor8 4466 days ago
They add their own bloatware / proprietary apps to the build. Some are useful (e.g. TMobile's wifi calling) and some are not (partnerships with various app vendors).

Also, Carrier IQ. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_IQ)

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