Have noticed this lately, and it absolutely sucks. I’m not a pirate, I just want to be able to purchase books (like I used to physically) and read them at my convenience offline or on any device I like. I’ve been sticking with services where I can do this currently or avoided purchasing those books when I can’t.
Last one I bought (it’s been a year and a half or so) I was able to use Calibre to decrypt it. I do believe the store page has to have a flag saying it’s a digital editions download. I don’t think all offer that IIRC
That requires OEM unlocking (and therefore a wipe of the device, no?). ADB side loading can achieve the same without unlocking or sacrificing security
You don’t need to wipe to apply an adb side load. Just need to be able to reboot into recovery mode.
With some very minimal technical skill (and a PC from which you can run ADB) you can install the OTA yourself using adb sideload. Have done it for years.
You can apply the OTA image over ADB if you’re technical enough. Doesn’t require too much.
Chances the creator of this came up with the idea, logo and all, while Shopping in a Publix?
Same here. I always have my phone near me, but it leaves me reaching for it less. I think the notification system is pretty robust.
Tabs meaning the chrome-like article selection? I use it all the time, FWIW.