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esseph07/31/20252 repliesview on HN

Rooting a phone fails certain security checks that prevent a lot of banking apps from working on your device.


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necovek08/01/2025

Yes, it's equivalent to running a computer with admin access, and most banking web sites have no issue with that.

Still, my point was not about running a rooted phone with unlocked bootloader (secure boot disabled on a pc equivalent), but whether if this is possible accounts in your purchasing decision.

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fsflover08/01/2025

How about switching your bank if it forces you to give away your freedom for no security benefits?

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