I don't believe your assertion about how "the law is set up" is correct, if you mean to imply that altering the operation of code running on your device is pros

I don't believe your assertion about how "the law is set up" is correct, if you mean to imply that altering the operation of code running on your device is proscribed. Where it falls foul of the law is when you start sending requests/commands to other people's servers in excess of your authorisation.