Years ago, on Fridays, we would share Custom ROM Friday posts that would highlight new and exciting developments in the world of custom Android ROMs. It was great times, as it seemed like the majority of our readers at the time were deep into running custom software and accessing root...

Do you root or do you go straight to ROMs?

  • ar0177417English
    8•9 months ago

    I have been rooting my phones since android 7. I like rooting my phone because

    • it allows me to block ads without a VPN or a DNS (AdAway)
    • I can install apps from fdroid like I am installing from google play store, I don’t have to manually install an app.
    • I use NeoBackup to backup apps with app data. *I use revanced (I know I can use the non-root version but why install an extra app (microg) that runs in background).
    • I can disable tracking/telemetry of individual apps by disabling their activity component.

    So, I would say rooting is a big deal for me and banking apps still works.

    • Carighan MaconarEnglish
      3•9 months ago

      I can install apps from fdroid like I am installing from google play store, I don’t have to manually install an app.

      On that note, is the opposite possible? As in, every installation has to be manually confirmed and executed, no matter from where?

      • ar0177417English
        3•9 months ago

        I think aurora Store (3rd party foss playstore) can do that but official play store can’t.