Volkswagen started blocking GrapheneOS users

	Volkswagen started blocking GrapheneOS users(discuss.grapheneos.org)
	763 points by microtonal 45 days ago \| 454 comments
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	HN Discussion: ↑VW is mismanaging its brand and losing customers through poor software decisions ↑VW's API lockdown kills useful community integrations and forces users into a bloated official app ↑Car data should be accessible locally rather than requiring manufacturer server access ↓Corporate liability concerns justify reliance on Google Play certification over open-source alternatives ↑This is part of a broader trend of companies blocking GrapheneOS and degrading user freedom