[mschuster91]

> Sadly, flashing a custom ROM on it involves tripping an eFuse and losing some Samsung functionality, but if you don't care about Samsung Pay and whatever other "secure" garbage they offer, it's worth it.

It's not just Samsung Pay you'll lose. Blow the eFuse and you'll play constant cat-and-mouse with Google Pay, Netflix and a shitload of banking apps.

It's really sad that we have to choose between rooting our devices (and giving us the same amount of control that we have on desktop PCs and laptops) or participating in digital life.

[soylentcola]

Yep. I can install software and manage my laptop and desktop computers. I can grant superuser/admin permission when needed. And yet somehow I'm able to pay my mortgage, transfer funds between checking and savings accounts, buy and sell stocks, and stream movies without the whole thing crashing and burning.

The idea that it's just unthinkable to have the ability to grant superuser rights on my stupid pocket computer is ridiculous. I can't help but think it's because it's another chance for said services to avoid the "mistake" that was (relatively) open computing and the choice it offers.

[jotm]

Oh, the other stuff is just because of root access. Tbh, the only inconvenience for me is banking apps, but fortunately no one canceled the browser + websites yet.

As for Netflix and others, I don't understand why they accept Widevine (the daft DRM on phones, unlocking Samsungs leads to 720p max resolution or something instead of 4K). It's not like it curbs piracy lol