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I wonder how will the patriots react when they realize their $500 phone doesn't even pass safetynet

• raxxorrax 5y ago
  Safetynet is a Google scam itself. I hate those banking apps that rely on it and they are the primary reason why I have to use paypal a lot.
  • Something1234 5y ago
    Can you expand on that concept?
    • raxxorrax 5y ago
      It is an online function from Google where Google checks with elevated privileges if your system isn't rooted, that no custom firmware is installed and the bootloader is locked. Some banking apps require this service to "certify" your device too. Devices that fail this check cannot install some apps via the play store (netflix is a prominent example, don't know if that is still true though). But also some banking apps refuse to launch when the check is failed. Of course it doesn't really say anything about the safety of your device. It is a check that your device really doesn't belong to you and you cannot do everything with it.
• JohnFen 5y ago
  Perhaps they won't care? My phone won't pass safetynet either. That's no big deal, I'm not really losing anything.