TheBigBrother

u/TheBigBrother@lemmy.world
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On desktop I usually do manual installation of updates(mostly cos I don't want to get any important running program restarted), in servers I use automatic updates via cron job as part of the automation process, these two work for me.

Cell phones do not have a BIOS like traditional PCs; instead, they use a bootloader, which serves a similar purpose. The bootloader initializes hardware and loads the operating system, but it is specific to each device's hardware, limiting compatibility with different operating systems. This lack of a standardized BIOS-like system makes it difficult for users to install alternative operating systems and leads to fragmentation in the mobile ecosystem. Manufacturers may avoid implementing a BIOS to reduce costs and maintain control over software updates.