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Yes, this is already the case on Android. Two years ago I canceled smart-id contract (https://www.smart-id.com/) and stopped using any "smart" devices. Because one day the smart-id app ceased to work on my rooted smartphone.

Soon my old 3G dumbphone will be useless as the mobile operator ends the service. People are pushed to newer phones^W surveillance devices and I have to hunt for real 2G phone soon.

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Your 3G dumbphone is not as dumb as you think. Considering the threat models from that era, it's most likely more manageable remotely and less compartmentalised.

Btw, you could acquire a Mobile-ID SIM that will work on a rooted phone (but also with feature phones, if you wish).

My operator terminated its 2G network last year, forcing me to upgrade to a 3G phone. Let's hope your operator won't do the same thing.

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