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Samsung disables customer phones remotely, holds data hostage until Mexican government stepped in - YouTube (youtu.be)

submitted 10 months ago by Clbull@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If I am ok with spending the money, is newer generally better with pixel versions or is there a version where it peaked, taking compatibility with GrapheneOS into account?

[–] plague_sapiens@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Check their website. Old models will loose support eventually. I own a 4a for testing and a 6a as daily driver. The 6a is top tier performance wise. Battery lasts 1-3 days, depending on usage. And the display is great. The 4a is nice too, because of the smaller size kinda weird compared to the 6a, which is huge xD

Edit: https://grapheneos.org/ Edit2: their discourse is also well populated and active. If you need good support, post there.

[–] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Thanks, you've given me the push to look into this more. My current phone is still doing good but I was thinking of what I would do if I needed to replace it.

Lol know of anything similar for cars?

[–] plague_sapiens@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I was a cars guy many years back, but usually just rented a nice Mercedes or BMW. Motorcycles were my real passion. But how can I help you? FOSS cars? xD If you like your privacy. Go get an old car without integrated phone or navigation system. Bitches call home all the time :P Can't really say if it's even possible to successfully deactivate telemetry and stuff in ANY car brand.

[–] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Haha, yeah just asked because my car is in the same situation, good for now but I only see bad options if I need to replace it.