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I want nobody to force me to use the hardware I paid for in a specific way, especially if that arbitrarily limits the functionality of the device.

If there were more than just those two providers (say, 10) we’d likely have at least one option like that.

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So you go to purchase a device from a company who has been doing this since their very existence, is known for doing this, and has never pretended or tricked consumers into thinking they don’t do this. A closed ecosystem is Apple’s M.O. - and I can’t think of any sane person who cares about repairability who goes to them. They all own open phones such as the Fairphone. I love mine.

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