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iunno, setting up a custom ROM is the first thing I do on any wifi router I buy. Haven't really touched the concept on my phone, but it's totally something I've
by Scoundreller 4y ago
iunno, setting up a custom ROM is the first thing I do on any wifi router I buy. Haven't really touched the concept on my phone, but it's totally something I've done for security reasons.
- lolinder 4y agoI can totally see doing it on a router, but I'm scared to do it on a phone because I've heard too many horror stories about banking apps and similar refusing to run if they detect they're running on a rooted phone. I only have a smartphone in order to use all of the apps that people assume you'll be able to install. If a significant percentage of those won't work on a custom ROM, I may as well not have the device at all. (It's entirely possible that my fears are overblown, but that I have them is suggestive of how far from mainstream custom roms are.)
- alwayslikethis 4y agoIt's fairly easy to bypass most of these with Magisk modules, like universal safetynet fix.
- lolinder 4y agoThat's great, and something that I may eventually consider doing, but that doesn't help the average user who just wants to keep using their perfectly decent phone. Rooting their device and installing a custom rom is complicated enough without having to go through the process of installing extra modules.
- palata 4y ago> but that I have them is suggestive of how far from mainstream custom roms are. Totally. I think ROMs like /e/ OS and CalyxOS are actually getting close to giving the same experience as stock ROMs, though (if you choose a phone that is supported, that it). Let's hope it keeps moving forward! Repairable phones + long term support with custom ROM sounds great IMO!