Some general opinion is that a rooted device is more insecure for applications like crypto wallets or bank apps, but it all boils down to being careful when downloading such applications and being careful about what permissions you give them on your device. It is also important that the device has all the security updates to prevent any attack vector through all the vulnerabilities that exist on Android devices (I assume you have such a device).
Regarding the use of crypto wallets on smartphones, I hope you know that these should never be our main wallets where we store significant amounts, but usually hot wallets on the go where we periodically transfer smaller amounts.
I personally have never unrooted a smartphone, but there are guides on how to do it, so you can read them. Of course, always be careful when doing such things, you don't want to brick your device.
https://www.wikihow.com/Unroot-Android
Topic: A rooted phone for a crypto user safe ? - page 3. (Read 450 times)
Better reflash it with another rom, or replace the recovery software completely. Who knows maybe the previous owner place something on the recovery mode itself to hijack your phone, better to be safe than sorry. That being said, i've been using a rooted phone in the past and as long as you know what you're doing the risk is lower. But if you don't, maybe it's better to use a non-rooted phone and avoid installing suspicious apps on it. For now use your pc or something else to manage your crypto.
Avoid to use cracked softwares, rooted devices if you want to be safe completely.
If you buy an used (second-hand) phone from official stores, it should be tested and you will be able to buy a good one (not rooted). Of course by this you still depends on the checking of that store.
I don't say you must buy a new phone to be safe because I know each person has different budget.
If you buy an used (second-hand) phone from official stores, it should be tested and you will be able to buy a good one (not rooted). Of course by this you still depends on the checking of that store.
I don't say you must buy a new phone to be safe because I know each person has different budget.
I lost my phone days ago and now I got a used phone, the problem is this phone is rooted, I hope this doesn't carry any danger to crypto related security? Either wallets or stuff? I am careful not to import my recovery seed on the phone first, not before having a answer, I've also reformatted the phone through recovery mode but root is still present. Any Danger?.
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