Android@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

Motorola is disabling Android phones purchased through unauthorized sellers in Mexico

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Motorola is disabling Android phones purchased through unauthorized sellers in Mexico

Android@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

In Mexico, Motorola is has been disabling smartphones sold through unauthorized retailers, effectively killing a customer's new phone.

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As the article reads, seems like its more about Mexican regulation than anything else. Google doesnt stand to gain anything from that, only loss.

Also, easy enough to workaround.

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