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1. zamale+i4[view] [source] 2025-06-12 17:14:35
>>tripdo+(OP)
So Android is now no better than iOS - and Apple has privacy. Any HN'ers out there with an iPhone but no other Apple devices? Do you face any limitations or so forth?
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2. rootno+k6[view] [source] 2025-06-12 17:27:53
>>zamale+i4
One limitation is for example when an update goes wrong (rare, but can happen). You need a MacBook or anything else running MacOS to restore the device. Or might have to go to an Apple Store. Otherwise, no real limitations.

I run an iPhone but my main personal laptop is an old T480 with FreeBSD. I do have a spare MacBook Air flying around just in case though.

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3. Macha+I6[view] [source] 2025-06-12 17:30:14
>>rootno+k6
> You need a MacBook or anything else running MacOS to restore the device.

Does iTunes for Windows no longer do restores? It did in the past.

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4. RedCar+T8[view] [source] 2025-06-12 17:41:29
>>Macha+I6
IIRC, the microsoft store version is incapable for doing full restore from a recovery state. You need the "windows" .exe version from itunes.com
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