Samsung Locks Out Third-Party Accessories, But the Community Brings Them Back

Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, January 22, 2014



Late last year, it was revealed that Samsung would begin enforcing a strict proprietary model for their accessories. Basically, they said use our stuff or don't use anything at all. By utilizing ID chips inside all its accessories, the Korean manufacturer hoped to severely limit buying options for its customers. No more rotating chargers with friends, no more third-party HDMI dongles, and no more aftermarket S View covers. And while no one thought we'd see this implementation until at least the Galaxy S5, the latest update to the Galaxy Note 3 has made it apparent that Sammie is ready to lock... more





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