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Re: LineageOS 20

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Post by andrepd »

doix wrote: post #40
acidburnNSA wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Does it get around root-detecting corporate spyware like Microsoft Authenticator by chance?

There's probably an Xposed module that may or may not work. For my local cities bus app, I used to patch the APK manually because the Xposed module didn't work (but this was many moons ago). Your best bet is to just search for how to setup Xposed on your phone+ROM then try the different modules to see if one works for. Ideally build it yourself from source since you don't want to trust random code being injected into…

It's dead simple to install LSPosed from the Magisk app

Re: LineageOS 20

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Post by fsflover »

orangepurple wrote: post #27
meltyness wrote: post #5

Has anyone else ceased rooting their phone? It has begun to seem like an unnecessary risk, with the appearance of Android policies necessitating VPN Hotspot make manipulations to nftables, ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.mygod.vpnho... ), trusting Magisk, going without Clockwork Mod on many platforms, eschewing security updates. What benefits are you guys reaping from taking root, these days?

I did for a year then I realized Termux existed and now I run Arch Linux on my Android phone. It might still work without root (I didn't follow up to see if it would work)

If you want to run Arch Linux, why not get a GNU/Linux phone (Librem 5 or Pinephone)?

Re: LineageOS 20

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Post by fsflover »

bee_rider wrote: post #73
amaranth wrote: post #47

Earlier quoted context omitted.

LineageOS is a fork of Android, not some separate thing. You can set it up to have all those apps work, same as you can after you root a stock Android install.

I’m under the impression (although, no first hand experience, so grain of salt), that some apps will only run if the OS has been signed by manufacturer keys. Or something along those lines?

Yes. If your bank forces you into the duopoly, you should probably complain to your government.

Re: LineageOS 20

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Post by Anon1096 »

dur-randir wrote: post #88
thargor90 wrote: post #83

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Be careful with Titanium backup. It cannot handle several modern Android things properly. (E.g. proper SE Linux file properties) I learned the hard way after the fact...

It handled my recent transition flawlessly, but is there anything better?

The modern version is https://f-droid.org/packages/com.machiav3lli.backup/

Re: LineageOS 20

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Post by Operative0198 »

meltyness wrote: post #5

Has anyone else ceased rooting their phone? It has begun to seem like an unnecessary risk, with the appearance of Android policies necessitating VPN Hotspot make manipulations to nftables, ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.mygod.vpnho... ), trusting Magisk, going without Clockwork Mod on many platforms, eschewing security updates. What benefits are you guys reaping from taking root, these days?

Funny. But I have to root in order to pass safetynet on my device since it doesn't pass with the official lineage build on my device last time I checked (I squarely blame Google on this not lineage devs!).

Since am rooted anyways, it is my preferred method of installing Revanced Youtube [0], forcing auto-updates [1][2] for apps the way Google Playstore does it plus other miscellaneous fixes. It's also how I install microG[3].

Root has far too many other benefits to cover in one sitting but one of my favorites include being able to use an old app called DriveDroid to turn your Android into a bootable USB device capable of running live operating system ISOs.

[0] https://github.com/j-hc/revanced-magisk-module

[1] https://github.com/entr0pia/Fdroid-Priv

[2] https://gitlab.com/AuroraOSS/AuroraServices - This one isn't exactly self-updating but makes updating apps a one-click affair.

[3] https://github.com/nift4/microg_installer_revived

Re: LineageOS 20

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Post by BeetleB »

meltyness wrote: post #5

Has anyone else ceased rooting their phone? It has begun to seem like an unnecessary risk, with the appearance of Android policies necessitating VPN Hotspot make manipulations to nftables, ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.mygod.vpnho... ), trusting Magisk, going without Clockwork Mod on many platforms, eschewing security updates. What benefits are you guys reaping from taking root, these days?

I don't think it's been mentioned, but automation tools like Automagic[1] are invaluable, and need root.

[1] https://automagic4android.com/ Just noticed it's no longer maintained. One can use the more popular Tasker. Shame, though - Automagic could do everything Tasker did and was much easier to use.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch....

Re: LineageOS 20

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Post by inyorgroove »

dur-randir wrote: post #77
meltyness wrote: post #5

Has anyone else ceased rooting their phone? It has begun to seem like an unnecessary risk, with the appearance of Android policies necessitating VPN Hotspot make manipulations to nftables, ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.mygod.vpnho... ), trusting Magisk, going without Clockwork Mod on many platforms, eschewing security updates. What benefits are you guys reaping from taking root, these days?

- TitaniumBackup - ability to monitor battery consumption - some dpi evasion apps (they sometimes work where no vpn gets through) - packet capture - Macrodroid - view wifi passwords - edit gps.conf, wifi configs, add custom root certs, change default font, etc - ssl cert unpinner - call recording - install Youtube Vanced over original one - allow screenshots from any app - forbid quick tiles access from lock screen (…

TitaniumBackup still working fine for you? Last time I tried to restore apps on Lineage 18.1 recently in the last year most restored apps crashed until I wiped their data/cache in the settings. This basically makes Titanium a glorified app installer, mostly defeats the purpose.

Re: LineageOS 20

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Post by bakugo »

meltyness wrote: post #5

Has anyone else ceased rooting their phone? It has begun to seem like an unnecessary risk, with the appearance of Android policies necessitating VPN Hotspot make manipulations to nftables, ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.mygod.vpnho... ), trusting Magisk, going without Clockwork Mod on many platforms, eschewing security updates. What benefits are you guys reaping from taking root, these days?

> What benefits are you guys reaping from taking root, these days?

Actually owning the device I paid for, for one. Most people nowadays are glad to pay for a device only to be told how they can and can't use it, but not all of us.

Re: LineageOS 20

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Post by bakugo »

dur-randir wrote: post #88
thargor90 wrote: post #83

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Be careful with Titanium backup. It cannot handle several modern Android things properly. (E.g. proper SE Linux file properties) I learned the hard way after the fact...

It handled my recent transition flawlessly, but is there anything better?

Neo Backup and Swift Backup are my go-tos. First is free and open source, second is closed source and some features are locked behind paying but it's pretty cheap and feels more polished (only supports keeping one backup at a time though, unfortunately, and you can't browse backup files because they're forcefully encrypted).
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