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> Approximately, if the user doesn't have root then there's no way to trick them.

So not having root (somehow?) prevents phishing and tricking? That doesn't seem useful or relevant for people who know what they're doing. If I'm wrong, please elaborate.

> They also can't access internal app files which gives app authors tight control over how their software is used.

I read that in the security model and I don't care for it. App authors shouldn't have any control over how their software is used. In my opinion, of course, but for my computers my opinion is what matters.



I agree with you of course. The thing I find frustrating is the willingness of the GrapheneOS (and to a lesser extent LineageOS) devs to toe the corporate line, accepting anti-user-freedom bullshit in the name of this non-security.

> trick them [ into granting root ]

Apologies for the ambiguity.




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