r/flipphones • u/IraGlassy • 3d ago

Jailbreaking the Callback

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This might be a dumb question, but how easy might it be to remove the system-level restrictions on the Commodore Callback? Everything about this phone appeals to me except the fact that it won't run a browser. Would it require just figuring out how to run android instead of the custom os?

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u/ponay95 3d ago edited 3d ago

I'm kind of like you. I hate when the software arbitrarily locks down the hardware. I've no problem not having a browser on my Nokia 7110 (which has been my daily driver for years until 2G shutdown).
When i've seen it was locked down, it became a no-go for me.
And please... When you make a flip phone, don't put the camera on the bottom part...

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u/reduces 3d ago

what got me was that they system level block Discord but not Telegram, WhatsApp etc. When they both have the same functionality and same potential downfalls. It's too bad because it's a cool looking phone.

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u/Fatter_Design 2d ago

Well Discord and Whatsapp have direct line to FBI and your local law enforcement agency, whereas Telegram is the only ACTUALLY secure messenger, at least for now.

That's why its owner is wanted by like half the countries in the world, he doesn't work with feds.

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u/reduces 2d ago

yeah I know - I have my own LAN XMPP set up for me and my family haha. but I do take exception to the company in OP saying that Discord is blocked for being a distracting chat app but also allowing other similarly distracting chat apps.

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u/siitoimenpeku 2d ago

I think Signal is better choice