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> The alternative is Google push an update that inadvertently bricks a bunch of rooted phones. Can you imagine the kneejerk reaction from the internet then? Th
by nadams 11y ago
> The alternative is Google push an update that inadvertently bricks a bunch of rooted phones. Can you imagine the kneejerk reaction from the internet then?
That already happens [1] on non-modified devices. So just come up with a "yes I know what I'm doing and accept that this may bork my phone". Or and even better idea - how about the ability to turn off OTA updates? Right now my phone says there is an update but I can't apply it due to being rooted.
[1] http://www.techtimes.com/articles/51525/20150508/nexus-9-android-5-0-2-update-bootloop-problem-heres-what-to-do.htm http://www.techtimes.com/articles/51525/20150508/nexus-9-and...