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I support spreading this message, and fuck Google, but...what's actually happening is they are making harder to install apps, not removing the ability to do so.
https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/116489468836419322
But I want to be angry!
This was their solution to the massive backlash after they announced removing it altogether. We're still worse off, and we already know their intentions. They'll revisit the attempt later on. You feel for their ratchet effect. Stop applauding
Who's applauding? I'm not rooting for Google, but if you buy a stock Android device with the idea that Google is looking out for you, you're an idiot. They have shown time and again that they are evil, but you buy a device and think, "Android is for digital outlaws, like me." you're delusional.
I use Android because the phones are dirt cheap. Most of these sort of phones are sold either at cost or at a loss, so it's hard to complain.