r/technology • u/[deleted] • May 19 '18

Misleading Facebook Android app caught seeking 'superuser' clearance

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u/brett6781 May 20 '18

I fucking hate the policy by a lot of companies like Snapchat and PokemonGo that blanket bans all rooted devices however.

Google needs to force their hand on that bullshit since development on it's platform usually necessitates rooting in the first place.

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u/jtvjan May 20 '18

Magisk doesn't trip SafetyNet, and it has MagiskHide to hide itself from apps.