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1. mangeurdenuage (mangeurdenuage@loadaverage.org)'s status on Saturday, 05-Dec-2020 12:57:33 EST mangeurdenuage
   I just learned what FRP is on android devices and I dislike it.
   It's a time waist and doesn't fix the problem that people beleive it fixes.
   Can google just imolate itself ?
   1. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 05-Dec-2020 13:10:56 EST lnxw48a1

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      @mangeurdenuage Factory Reset Protection? It's supposed to prevent a stolen phone from being wiped and re-used.
      1. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 05-Dec-2020 13:17:39 EST lnxw48a1

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         Of course,it has other consequences, and honestly, if my phone was stolen, I'd want it to get a secure wipe. Search for "Brother Orange" in #DDG or #Google, and you'll see why.
         
         #Android isn't the only one with such a misfeature. In organizations with #Apple #iOS devices, re-use after an employee leaves can be painful. Sometimes, after days or weeks of delay, Apple will inlock the devices for re-use, but sometimes, the org must buy a new phone.
      2. mangeurdenuage (mangeurdenuage@loadaverage.org)'s status on Saturday, 05-Dec-2020 13:23:35 EST mangeurdenuage

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         >It's supposed to prevent a stolen phone from being wiped and re-used.
         It requires mandatory internet connection when reseting the device. It's only works if you have a gmail account or $manufacturer account.
         It doesn't work if you make your own rom/bootloader.
         Even tho I'd be angry if my phone was stolen I'm not against it being wiped out. I'm more concerned about either the data still on the stolen phone and/or that it mostly contributes to throw away phones and encourages buying another phone.