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cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/24574658

was checking my old favourite posts and found this.

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[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 14 points 1 week ago

Why would you root Lineage OS? You are putting a hole in your security.

[-] exu@feditown.com 19 points 1 week ago

I also do that because it lets me

  • limit charging with ACC
  • use microG as network location provider (microg installer revived)
  • fix SafetyNet
  • YouTube ReVanced
  • Make using other App stores easier (updating can happen automatically in more recent Android versions, but first installs still require confirmation outside the Play Store)
[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago

MicroG doesn't require root

Also Charging control is now part of Android 15

Root can be a huge security risk. Be very careful and always stay updated with the latest security patches.

[-] exu@feditown.com 4 points 1 week ago

Yes, microG works without root, however to get it working as a network location provider you either need it installed as system app (for example LOS4microg) or patch android to allow non-system apps for providing network location.

There's an official patch, also mentioned in the Install Guide and it's basically the reason for microg_installer and its revived fork existing.

I could use LOS4microg, which does include the patch, but builds are run much less frequently (once a month instead of weekly) and I'd rather stick to original Lineage.

Thanks for pointing out charging control, I wasn't aware of that new feature. One more reason to upgrade LOS my phone

[-] bruhduh@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Graphene os for security, lineage os is for debloated aosp experience, root is for things like wifite2 on smartphone, cheat engine like apps on smartphone, deep control of your smartphone and etc

[-] 299792458ms@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I did not give it much thought really, I just wanted my previously rooted phone with no google things. But mainly the SafetyNet thing.

[-] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago

e.g. for better charging control, to allow f-droid to update apps automatically

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