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What? Why does the ability to install software as an official feature mean the os/hardware supplier needs to support that install?
Since when has windows and any PC manufacturer ever done this?
Is Google responsible for any android app that is installed either through the play store or any other way?
This idea that allowing us to install what we like increases the burden to the provider is complete rubbish. It's simply to lock them into exactly their infrastructure. So there's no FOSS or any other alternative that doesn't exactly follow their arbitrary rules.
I was merely explaining why using a different term for the same procedure makes sense in some cases. My post was not about the general practice of manufacturers trying to prevent people from installing non-sanctioned apps.