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		rootnod3 81 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Google Pixels are no longer the AOSP reference dev... 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.

Macha 81 days ago [–]

> 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.

RedCardRef 81 days ago | [–]

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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