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Leaving rooted Android [OC] (stepanzak.cc)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/android@lemmy.world
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I've written this blog post about moving from rooted Samsung to a Pixel running GrapheneOS. It's a list of every root tool that I used, with a note on whether I'll miss it. I wrote it as a checklist for myself initially, and decided to add links and more comments and publish it. Turns out I don't really need root, which truly surprised me.

Do you have any apps or tools that hold you back from leaving root?

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[–] [S] 4 points 11 months ago (1 child)

I use RethinkDNS app to block ads. It's VPN based, but you can point it to any WireGuard tunnel and it still blocks ads. It even has split tunneling.

Do I miss having root? Yes. Would i switch back? That's complicated. Yes and No, but really dependent on how Google proceeds in their endeavors of trying to lock everything down.

Exactly! I think most people who have left root share this view. I wish to see it change over my lifetime, but I don't have much hope given the current state of things :(

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  • [–] 3 points 11 months ago

    I didn't know I could use my. WireGuard profile behind rethink. Good to know! While connected to my WoreGuard I have network wide adblocking, but I was extra and had many layers of blocking enabled.

    I like tinkering, but when things like restrictions from the manufacturer cime into play, it can be enough of a pain I avoid it.

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