I knew devices were getting blocked, but not to this extent. Or the fact that mexico’s own government/regulatory bodies condemned the blocking itself.
Here’s a written article (not English): https://pisapapeles.net/bloqueo-celulares-mexico/
Xioami is the only one (in the list) that sent a notification but didn’t block any function or the device itself: https://www.gearrice.com/update/xiaomi-affirms-that-it-is-not-blocking-mobile-phones-purchased-on-the-gray-market-in-mexico-even-though-it-continues-to-be-a-problem/
Get a Pixel, install GrapheneOS and something like this will never happen to you. And you will also be much more private and secure.
GrapheneOS sounds really interesting, but I’d need some kind of alternative to Android Auto - could even be a new head unit with some other piece of software… Fumbling around with a small phone screen while driving is a (physical) security nightmare in and of itself.
I agree, an Android Auto alternative would be nice. I mostly use public transit, but when I occasionally have to drive, it’s what I miss the most about the iPhone and its CarPlay capability.
The newer garmin GPS’ are pretty good
I personally have a dedicated phone just for Android Auto and Spotify for this. It’s my old OnePlus 3T. I hotspot my main phone to my other phone to get data to the phone.
For those with limited hotspot data plans, there are apps that helps you mask that you’re hotspoting without the need for root, such as TetherFi
It is still kinda inconvenient though, but better than nothing. I drive a lot, so Android Auto really helps.