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Volkswagen has implemented Google Play Integrity API checks that actively block access to their mobile app on GrapheneOS and other custom Android ROMs, citing security and certification requirements—a trend that raises critical concerns about vendor lock-in, user choice, and potential regulatory violations under EU data protection and interoperability laws. This situation reflects a broader industry risk where third-party security attestation mechanisms are being weaponized to restrict legitimate device alternatives, forcing enterprises and security-conscious users into compatibility choices that may conflict with their security and privacy strategies. IT leaders must anticipate similar blocking mechanisms from other connected-device vendors and develop policies around supported platforms, while considering the legal and reputational implications of ecosystem fragmentation.