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Should apps and games prevent users from customizing their smartphones?

Should apps and games prevent users from customizing their smartphones?

November 14, 2021
One of the best things about Android is that it gives power users plenty of options to customize their devices. Users can easily root their phones to install custom ROMs and custom kernels, use powerful automation tools like Tasker, and do much more. However, rooting or modifying an Android phone does have a few downsides....
PSA: If your PC runs Linux, you should update Sudo now

PSA: If your PC runs Linux, you should update Sudo now

January 27, 2021
Despite the fact that tens of thousands of contributors actively pore over the source code of the Linux kernel and various Unix utilities looking for security flaws, it's not unheard of for serious bugs to go unnoticed. Just a day ago, the folks over at Qualys revealed a new heap-based buffer overflow attack vector that...
How to install TWRP and root with Magisk on the Moto G6

How to install TWRP and root with Magisk on the Moto G6

July 19, 2018
The Motorola Moto G6 is an entry level release from Lenovo under the Moto brand. With a 5.7-inch 18:9 IPS display (2160×1080), the G6 brings the newest trend of 2018 to the masses, alongside other reliable specifications such as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC, 3/4GB of RAM, 32/64GB of storage, expandable storage, and dual 12...
Magisk v16.6 adds support for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Project Treble GSIs

Magisk v16.6 adds support for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Project Treble GSIs

July 8, 2018
If you've ever looked into rooting your Android device, chances are you've heard of Magisk at some point. It's a systemless root, open source solution that's best known for its ability to pass SafetyNet—allowing you to use apps like Google Pay and Pokemon Go while rooted. It is developed by XDA Recognised Developer topjohnwu who...
LineageOS Introduces “Trust” – A Centralized Interface for Security and Privacy

LineageOS Introduces “Trust” – A Centralized Interface for Security and Privacy

June 14, 2018
The introduction of monthly security patches for Android was a welcome and much-needed move from Google. At that time, Android was infamous for its fragmentation issues, which negatively impacted how security vulnerabilities could be patched and then quickly distributed to devices. Monthly security patches provided a quick way for concerned users to judge how "secure"...
Top 10 Reasons to Root

Top 10 Reasons to Root

April 3, 2018
Rooting your Android phone opens it up to a world of customizations. If you can imagine a customization or tweak, there's probably a tool or mod to achieve it with root access. Android newcomers hear the term "root" a lot but may not understand what it can actually do. Here are 10 reasons why you...
SuperSU Updated to work with TWRP on Pixel and Pixel XL

SuperSU Updated to work with TWRP on Pixel and Pixel XL

November 15, 2016
Last night, the first alpha release of TWRP was announced for the Google Pixel and Pixel XL. We delved into much detail about the release, including the changes to the installation procedure as well as what's new and what's broken. One of the caveats we mentioned in the article is that installing TWRP would cause...
New Rowhammer Exploits use Hardware Vulnerabilities to Root LG, Samsung, and Motorola Devices

New Rowhammer Exploits use Hardware Vulnerabilities to Root LG, Samsung, and Motorola Devices

October 24, 2016
Google is constantly at war with hackers seeking to maliciously exploit security vulnerabilities in their products. Back in the middle of 2014, Google assembled a team of security analysts called 'Project Zero' to report zero-day exploits to the company so they can be patched before any nefarious third-party can take advantage of the undisclosed security hole....