I do not plan to purchase it from a carrier. Yes, I’m in the US. Is this even possible?

    • @MigratingtoLemmyOP
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      311 months ago

      Exactly. Oneplus had ruined its market for custom roms by taking away the software that made it possible.

        • @MigratingtoLemmyOP
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          311 months ago

          It can, but it can’t uninstall system apps like the Play store or Google services. Just disable them at best.

          With that said, once I root my device, I can install Magisk, actually debloat it and maybe install some other apps. I’m looking forward to purchasing a cheap device and experimenting!

          • @[email protected]
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            311 months ago

            Oh, you can absolutely uninstall them. The files needed for installation will stay, but that’s the case with any app you remove like that.

            Which is rather helpful, because it makes it easier to reinstall something in case you de-bloated a little too hard.

            • @MigratingtoLemmyOP
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              311 months ago

              I see. I thought it could only really disable them at best. Thanks, that helps.