> I am happy my iPhone doesn't allow Meta to say "to use WhatsApp, you must install the MetaStore®, give it root and install it from there". I would not be happy with those restrictions on my desktop.
You fix that by making root access inconvenient enough that companies can't rely on the average random user having it enabled.
For example force you to wipe the device to unlock it as another person said in another comment. Or make it so that if you don't unlock it within 7 days of the device purchase and first boot, you cannot unlock it anymore.
> You fix that by making root access inconvenient enough that companies can't rely on the average random user having it enabled.
AI TikTok voice “Hey guys, if you just bought a new iPhone, make sure you remove Apple’s restriction locks so they can’t control what you install. Just follow these easy steps, but make sure you do it as soon as possible, since you’ll have to set up your phone again!”
With the comments filled with people talking about how terrible Apple is for locking down their phones, everyone’s an idiot for buying such a locked down phone so they better at least unlock the bootloader, etc.
This is not a far-fetched scenario based on some videos I’ve seen sent to me by friends.
Don't forget in the video to tell them that it will allow them to install apps that get them more performance, better battery life, better cell signal, etc.
You fix that by making root access inconvenient enough that companies can't rely on the average random user having it enabled.
For example force you to wipe the device to unlock it as another person said in another comment. Or make it so that if you don't unlock it within 7 days of the device purchase and first boot, you cannot unlock it anymore.