google play store part
I remember a while back hearing about custom google play store APKs, are they still a thing? And if so, could someone explain them to me? (Or just send a link to them)
I’ve tried Mobilism, but the search is locked behind a login and their activation emails aren’t reaching my inbox.
rooting part
Could someone help me root my phone?
I’ve never rooted phones before, and I can’t find any trusted information on how to root my specific model of phone.
I have a Samsung A03s, please ask me if you need information.
@AphoticDev
Unless Google opens it up in revenge, then no, not totally unprotected. But they did set the rooting path to expand the attack surface needlessly.
It’s a consequence of locking up your device, so you can’t control it to serve as a vehicle for ads, DRM, and data mining.
Security 3rd, otherwise there would be no problems with patching.
Still one needs to be VERY aware what consequences rooting has.
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@moosetwin
@AphoticDev
-> (@GrapheneOS offers a good way out of this, but it’s only for Google hardware, which is in the race to the bottom with stripping hardware features.)
