People who use banking apps and depend on them (me) will know, that the idiots at Barclays blocked their apps from working on our rooted devices. For a while, there were workarounds but with the latest updates, there is no workaround. You can't use Barclaycard banking apps if you're rooted, [email protected]#!}£§!!¥}&}|$! [emoji35]
That's 70% of my work and usage of this smartphone down the drain!
And now, we can add Halifax to that list! Their updated app also won't run if you're rooted, bah.
We really need to find workarounds to these. This is simply untenable. It is my choice to root for more ease, comfort, personalisation and productivity, and our own responsibility. Denying us access will only make it worse!
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Surely its a security issue and the bank are being ... secure !
So they were unsecure for the past 5 years of my usage? [emoji43]
My choice tho, I'm running the app and its my account I'm using.
My card, I can use it how I want, and can give it to whoever. It's my responsibility. Not that they disallow me from using a card!
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Are there any known workarounds to this then?
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I knew there'd be no responses elsewhere, so no solution. That's why I had posted in the m8 section, as the solution is for seeking similar m8 users. Thread wasted.
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Just out of interest is there an actual need for such applications as android is linux and I never install apps without reading their reviews first. So is there a point to these apps or are they just wanting you to drain your battery faster?
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Sayo1337 said:
Just out of interest is there an actual need for such applications as android is linux and I never install apps without reading their reviews first. So is there a point to these apps or are they just wanting you to drain your battery faster?
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I've not bothered with any, however recently started running Samsung Mobile Security, doesn't seem to affect battery and silently runs in the background. Available via Samsung Apps.
There is no point to antivirus apps on android, your best bet is to watch out what you install and always check the permissions something asks for, and if it seems to ask for stuff it shouldn't need, eg permissions to send sms's or call numbers on something like a wallpaper app don't install it.
Using popular/well rated apps from known devs/using your common sense is far better than these supposed anti virus apps.
Just what I thought to be honest with you guys. I just wanted to see other peoples opinion on it as I've been reading on some threads people have actually paid for avg pro etc and i just thought what's the point.
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I have Kaspersky Internet Security software on my device.
You can get it free if you bank with Barclays UK. ( i don't bank with Barclays. . . lol )
Thank You
It's not worth it just for the antivirus part tbh. Market has inbuilt protection against known threats, which is all most AV software gives.
Maybe some people like the extras, like remote backup, wipe, tracker etc... But most of that is available free.
If you really must use AV, at least use lookout. Others just use the app name to decide if it's malicious (was tested by chainsdd who compiled hello world using a particular package name, then had it setting off avg...)
Do you have the link to chainsdd who compiled this list please
Thank you
Sayo1337 said:
Just out of interest is there an actual need for such applications as android is linux and I never install apps without reading their reviews first. So is there a point to these apps or are they just wanting you to drain your battery faster?
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Use Lookout or ESET.
There has been an abundance of Malware apps posted on Market and more and more are slipping through and then been pulled later so its best to have something installed just incase.
Common sense is your best protection but its best to have a fall back.
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Do you have the link to chainsdd who compiled this list please
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pulser_g2 didn't say ChainsDD compiled a list (re-read it), but he is referring to this
http://androidsu.com/2011/06/a-word-about-superuser-and-security/
Anti-virus software does only one thing *well*...And that is make money for the companies who push it.
oinkylicious thank you for the link and it is very useful to know that information
Thank you
Thanks for the great responses. I do have common sense but just don't like the fact that companies charge a considerable amount for it. But I have donated towards the titanium back up pro which is handy and worth it. Also thanks for the suggestions of anti virus apps
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i have avast mobile security and its very good on the battery.. havent had any malware issues yet so dont know if it is any good
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i have avast mobile security and its very good on the battery.. havent had any malware issues yet so dont know if it is any good
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I guess it is doing its job then if there is a threat... Lol
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Hi, I'm currently running aokp build 36a, hboot 1.4 and s-off. Everything has been working great, but just randomly this morning my u.s. bank app tried to get root access. I havent used the app in days. I denied it access, and when I launched the app, it didn't request again. Is this anything I should be concerned about? Thanks so much!
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Its so they can steal your money dude!!
Just playing. You might wanna on on the play store and read the apps description and see if it mentions anything about root access.
Too bad, no money there to steal. Hence my not using the app recently.......anyway, play store comments are full of other users having the same issue across multiple devices. Its fishy to say the least. I'll uninstall till next update. Thanks again!
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I had Facebook request root a few times. I think it just made a call that super user misinterpreted.
Hi, I actually haven't rooted my S3 yet but in updating to jelly bean Barclays is convinced that I have!
Anyway imo they have a totally arbitrary and blinkered approach to security so I'm ditching them.
What I'd like to know is your experiences of bank apps and if they work with rooted handsets (i plan to root in the future).
I have the HSBC app which works but is limited to giving mini statements only.
Ideally I'd like an app that is as fully featured as possible, allowing transfers and the like. I've heard that Halifax offer this but I can't find info if it works with root.
Any experiences would be a great help and much appreciated. Thanks
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I have as well barclays and hsbc ? have you found anything by now about Halifax? Although i don't like barclays from the same reason (I had an unrooted s3 and note 3 and several times they where saying there rooted), i heard barclays has good security.
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You can check out the Xposed Framework and the RootCloak module to see what apps are supported to hide that you are rooted.
It's not just the UK. Most banking apps won't work when rooted for me either and the xposed mod doesn't help with either of them.
[email protected] Barclays email support! I suggest to send them as many emails as possible from customers who want rooted devices support!
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[email protected] Barclays email support! I suggest to send them as many emails as possible from customers who want rooted devices support!
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There is a reason they dont work. Rooted devices are not as secure as non rooted devices. This is why they refuse to allow rooted devices to work with the app.
I can understand that but a windows computer you can consider it more dangerous and there you have root access.
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I can understand that but a windows computer you can consider it more dangerous and there you have root access.
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If you look deeper no you dont. In most windows you are not even marked as the owner by default. That is why you have o run some programs with admin rights.
Plus Root can be exploited without you even knowing, There was once a glitch found with root that an app could be granted root access without you even knowing. IT would not even popup the root request but it would be granted root rights with no trace.
I don't want to create a debate or anything.... We are getting of topic anyway.
Now on the topic itself...
Hsbc app works good on rooted phones. From what I know barclays is the only uk bank app that does not work on rooted devices!
Halifax and Systemless root
Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 rooted. Up until now, the Halifax Banking App has always worked since the rooting method I used with "systemless". In the latest update of the app, it is now telling me that I am rooted. Anyone found a way round this please?
I run both a rooted phone and tablet in the UK. Santander does not run after their latest update. Most are starting to use the Google safety net API so I would expect HSBC to block soon (they are just a bit slow). The only one I know that actively recognises root and let's you carry on is First Direct.
The irony is I can run them all on an ancient phone on 5.1 cos it's not rooted only missing 3 years security patches!!!
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I want to know what is your personally reason for root the phone?
I rooted my phone because want to try something new, i like changes, want to know something about rooting, want to install add away and call recorder from skvalex.
What about You ? Which apps do you use for rooted phones?
P.S
This thread can give me ideas or new way to use phone, new apps which i dont know, etc.
I do it because I can. And because I like the freedom root access allows.
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I personally root to customise it.
Get rid of bloatware, get inverted Google apps.
To me stock is how samsung want it and root is how I want it.
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I do it because I can. And because I like the freedom root access allows.
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But what " freedom root access" mean? What do you have with it and what do you do ? That what i want to know because i want discover more then i know - even if i dont know
I rooted due to customization, few apps like titanium backup pro, cwm, reverse Tethering
I love to be controller of my gadget not some os
Android as-is offers a lot of customization, but rooting it unlocks a whole new level of customization and offers things never possible without root privileges.
How some people can enjoy the locked-down state of iOS is beyond me, or letting themselves be controlled by Apple in the first place.
It offer you more option to do with your phone.
Hope I help u
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-Greenify
-Stweaks (mostly modifying charging currents)
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Custom ROMS. That's why I rooted and I like the terminal emulator better with SU access.
Nexus 4 CyanogenMod 10.1.0RC2
I rooted to use adaway and get rid of ads among other stuff
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im still learning what i can do with it, but so stoked to play with my new and improved phone! thanks Repairem.com
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Thats why i created this thread. But want to make people more tralkative
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-Greenify
-Stweaks (mostly modifying charging currents)
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BIG THX for this app.
universal ssalfic
mine? Uh, It's like running a Windows on a PC with Admin right. Can I put it like that?
I want the 100% power of my phone and not either a locked smartphone or with limits....
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Root comes stock with CM10.1, and one of the key reason for root would be for backup.
You can access all the different root directories to transfer files and sync it automatically in the night when you're sleeping!
Because I get lonely sometimes.
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being able to have 100% control of something i paid lots of money for. i also like to be unique and original. Just like my cars..i have to modify and customize them
sent from where i'm at.
I do it for the custom ROMs and freedom to do whatever I please with the phone. I don't think twice before rooting my phones.
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I came into rooting because I bought a Vodafone 360[i8320] which had linux mobile on it and great specs for that day. With that phone you could connect to the Vodafone 360 forum were you can buy apps(limo) for €5 and share your contacts and connect to 360 people.
Within +/- a year the 360 forum was dead. I found the H1 Droid forum were people weer busy porting Android on that phone. It had much benefits: custom roms flashing and making backups, adjusting the phone in every aspect; from keylayout to dpi to overclocking to kernel adjusting. Getting adds out of free apps and getting apps for free.
Nowadays I enjoy a G. Nexus which I immediately rooted after buying it.
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cuz my first android phone was a Lg P990, and without root and custom rom it was unusable.
Rooted
to use some of the apps and try diffrent ROM
I've seen that people have this working for various phones (like the HTC One). Does anyone here have it working on the Verizon S4? If so, which rom are you using?
I'm using a TW 4.3 build and I keep getting flagged.
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When you say flagged, you mean by Good? I'm assuming your Good admin?
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i tried this with the note3 and it didnt work. not exactly the same as the s4, but pretty close. Good for Enterprise has it locked down pretty good
Yes, I meant that I was flagged by Good for being rooted. No, I'm not an admin, so I have to be careful with how many times I fail and have to request a new pin. People are definitely getting it working on other phones.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040163
It's working now! I'm using this Google Edition 4.4 rom. After it failed again with RootCloaker and the revoked permissions mentioned in the thread, I installed the Xposed module here. (I left RootCloaker and the revoked permissions in place, but I'm not sure if that was necessary.) I'm now able to use GFE on my rooted phone without any "compliance violation".