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I don't use android, but why not just install a custom android ROM (with root privileges)? Is it a hardware driver issue? Is it too much work to keep an android
by devmunchies 3y ago
I don't use android, but why not just install a custom android ROM (with root privileges)? Is it a hardware driver issue? Is it too much work to keep an android distribution up to date? ...like, does Samsung do any work to make sure it's difficult to use anything other than their pre-installed android?
- knaik94 3y agoNot all phones allow you to root, even if you paid outright for the device. Termux is different from a custom ROM, Termux gives you things like native nodejs, python, ffmpeg, git, and nmap. It's independent from the underlying OS. All phone come with a bootloader lock and only some companies allow you to unlock it. You need to do a bootloader and oem unlock in order to have the ability to root. Certain devices have sensors/parts that aren't supported via AOSP, back in the day I remember reading "not working: wifi" in the feature list for custom roms. I think wifi is usually okay now, but camera and cellular modem are still not guaranteed.
- pawelduda 3y agoI could do that but I don't want to lose full compatibility granted by official ROM. I'm really happy with the stock one and want to just use my phone without screwing it up. So installing termux is pretty much the non-invasive option compared to a ROM switch.