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My OnePlus 3 phone just got its last security patch and is now out of support from the manufacturer.

I use bluetooth constantly for my smartwatch and headphones.

I think it's time for custom firmware just because of this. Goodby banking apps and Google Pay, because apparently a newer but unofficial OS is more insecure [1].

[1] https://developer.android.com/training/safetynet

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You can usually still pass safetynet with latest magisk, even on custom Roms. Go check the xda forums and you might find that.

I know there are means to defeat safetynet but honestly I was glad not to tweak my phones anymore and happy without a rooted firmware.

I remember the times of endless tweaking and patching after some Google Play services update a few years ago.

> You can usually still pass safetynet with latest magisk, even on custom Roms.

It's unreliable by definition. You're better off keeping a device around with the stock OS on it, that you only use for SafetyNet-required stuff.

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