Google will allow apps to block downloads from rooted phones
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A few days ago we heard the news that the next Netflix updates and the app itself will not be available for rooted phones. At least, it will not be from the Play Store platform. When trying to enter, we will get a text that will say that our device is not compatible. We now know that this practice could be extended to more applications
As we learned from Phone Arena, Google has added a new section to Google Play, called “Device catalog”.In it, developers will be able to choose whether their apps can be accessible to users of rooted phones The way they would address these phones would be "terminals failing on integrity tests or those that are not certified by Google”. That includes rooted phones or phones with unofficial Android software.
Only on Google Play
This restriction is a heavy blow for rooted phone users, but it is not a death sentence. They will still be able to download apps via APKs Things are getting pretty tough, but there is still a little leeway for these users.
The idea, obviously, is not to annoy, but to promote original operating systems, which are more secure.Software alterations by third parties are not in the interest of Google. They prefer that you follow the official download and update channels.
Fewer and fewer advantages of root
In the past, rooting smartphones helped you perform tasks like unlocking the smartphone, deleting pre-installed apps, and accessing apps for free. Today, the firmware of the various brands of Android phones allow a very high level of customization that leaves root as an increasingly residual option. Unless we are interested in giving the phone a clearly pirated use, of course. But that, as we see, has a high cost.
