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Probably yes. Though i don't understand why not just root your device and install proper linux on it.

• makeitdouble 2y ago
  > just root your device I was curious about the impact in this day and age. It seeems it would mainly be: - manage OS updates yourself, by reflashing every time you want something new (some will see this as positive, other not, your choice) - resign the android images every time you update, as some apps (banking etc.) will bail otherwise. That sounds like significantly more continuous work than running the Alpine image in an emulator.
• cykros 2y ago
  Because you want to use Android pay, or one of the various other apps that simply will not run if your device is rooted.
• jacob019 2y ago
  Locked bootloaders.
• GuB-42 2y ago
  As time goes on, rooting is becoming more annoying. Even if your phone supports it (unlocked bootloader and all that), many applications (financial in particular) block rooted devices. There are workarounds, like with Magisk, but it is a cat and mouse game, and you never know how long things will continue to work. The worst part is that more and more often, you need these apps, as banks may restrict the kind of operations you can do if you don't have an app installed, or for two-factor authentication. So if you want to play with a rooted device, chances is that you will need two phones. A daily driver for banking and stuff, and one for playing with. But if you are to go with a second device, you may prefer an other kind of device, maybe a small laptop, or a Steam Deck.
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