[swiley]

> unless you disable auto-updates and tap "Later" on every update notification

Some of us do that for this exact reason. I wish there was a way for me to just pick software to give root to though, this is way less secure.

[the_pwner224]

This is how it works on Android. Generally on a rooted phone you have a 'manager' like Magisk or Superuser. The first time an application tries to use root, the manager makes a popup and allows you to grant permission temporarily or forever.