A rooted phone for a crypto user safe ?

[kamvreto]

you just need to reinstall or do a format data or wipe data / cache / dalvic it will restore everything to the initial settings of the phone. nothing will be dangerous. If you are still really unsure, re-flash with the official rom using a special flashtool for the type of smartphone processor you are using. I am quite familiar with smartphone rooting and even I use it. just how you use it and check all applications with some trusted antivirus applications. if you just unroot it will not restore everything to the initial settings, but if it has been re-flashed using the official rom all rooting problems will be resolved.

[StormHawk]

OP what type of phone you using? I am very good with installation of ROMs on phones both unofficial and official, you can install the official ROM and gain access to better security, the tutorial is available online too, try using google and watch some YouTube videos for guidance, its not hard.

[libert19]

Rooted device is double edged sword, it can make device secure and as well as make it vulnerable. If you aren't tech savvy, better get new device.

[Ketesnuko]

You guys should calm down, a rooted phone doesn't mean it's vulnerable to attack, it means the phone company isn't responsible for it's security any longer, there are things you can do with that phone that you can't on official OS, you just need to know what you are doing is all.

[The Cryptovator]

I won't allow you to store your crypto in rooted phones. That means it's been creaked original operating system. So an attacker would gain access too easily if they can push malware to your device. You should first move your funds to a secure wallet. Then I will suggest buying a hardware wallet to store your crypto which is the safest way to handle your cryptocurrency. It's become hard to secure crypto even on mobile phones which we have been using regularly to visit various sites.

[BIT-BENDER]

This is how I see security in Crypto-currency: once I have the slightest doubt I don't do it, recommendation is secondary to me. I don't think safety here in crypto-currency has to be difficult especially when we have our sensitivities high.

There are high chances that the amount you may have in your crypto wallet is more than the device in question, except you don't value what's inside the wallet or the wallet itself then you can take the risk. But if you do then all this is very simple, always used a fresh device best one that is brand new I prefer direct from the device company this is safer to me, you can't go wrong by taken adequate precautions.

[Hyphen(-)]

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?.

Your privacy is crucial in every situation, but it's especially crucial when using crypto applications because you need to import your private keys in order to access your wallet. It makes no sense to use a device whose security you are unsure of, and any rooted phone operating system has been compromised, making it insecure for using wallets and other crypto-related apps.


 

[Fivestar4everMVP]

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?.

I've ones used a rooted device for all my crypto activities until I sold it and bought a new phone, I never had any issues including security, non of my accounts, both wallets and social accounts ever got hacked.
But the thing is that I was the one that rooted the phone myself, and I was pretty much very careful with the kind of apps I install, I gave really good attention to app permissions, that is, the things the app Is going to be needing access to on my phone, I also avoided clicking unknown links, most especially, when it's shortened for absolutely no reason.

So in conclusion, for me personally, based on my experience using a rooted device for my crypto stuff, I see no difference between a rooted device and a non-rooted device in the physical aspect of things, maybe technically, or systematically, there is, but I never encountered any issue in terms of security of my funds and accounts.
But my advice is, if you are that scared or skeptical, then maybe you should consider getting a hardware wallet.

[KingsDen]

Rooted device is double edged sword, it can make device secure and as well as make it vulnerable. If you aren't tech savvy, better get new device.

I have heard an experience of a rooted phone but it has been long. I am just wondering if such phones still exists. What I can remember is that my rooted phone then was not running on android version. It could be a symbian phone with infrared connectivity. I also can remember that before I rooted the phone, I was warned about the privacy risk and also the company that produced the phone not liable for any software related issues. I remember I did many manipulations with the phone then, but I have lost my savvy skills. But relating to your question, what I will say is that using a rooted phone makes you totally vulnerable.
Even though no harm will happen, since you are having a skeptical mind already, you won't use the phone with rest of mind. Just prevent it  now you can.

[PX-Z]

Knowing its rooted, i guess that still on android version 3-5. I found difficulty to root phones higher than 6 versions so outdated security patches is really the main issue here. I dont think you can still install apps from play store with that version, unless you install lower version of the crypto apps as well which  give more insecurity to you.

Rooted phones will remain secure depends on the applications installed. But I will probably uninstall those apps that require root access. Say root explorer which is one of the best root apps before that can read, write, almost any apps on the rooted phone. Also reflashing stock rom will also help but like i said lower android version can only install lower versions of the apps which is probably insecured.

[libert19]

Rooted device is double edged sword, it can make device secure and as well as make it vulnerable. If you aren't tech savvy, better get new device.

I have heard an experience of a rooted phone but it has been long. I am just wondering if such phones still exists. What I can remember is that my rooted phone then was not running on android version. It could be a symbian phone with infrared connectivity. I also can remember that before I rooted the phone, I was warned about the privacy risk and also the company that produced the phone not liable for any software related issues. I remember I did many manipulations with the phone then, but I have lost my savvy skills. But relating to your question, what I will say is that using a rooted phone makes you totally vulnerable.
Even though no harm will happen, since you are having a skeptical mind already, you won't use the phone with rest of mind. Just prevent it  now you can.

Afaik rooting is only android thing, searched for 'symbian root' on Google and found few articles but it doesn't exactly translate to rooting as in android.

[albon]

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?.

You can unroot the phone you bought, then do a factory reset of the device and then install the antivirus application and install wallet applications from its official sites or from Google Play Make sure that they are official applications and not fake applications and you should not download any cracked applications on your new phone from unknown sites and sources, And always activate two-factor authentication for any exchange application or any of the personal accounts through the Google Authenticator application.

[VRExpress]

Unrooted phones won't keep your wallet safe either, if you click on the wrong links you will be sorry for yourself later, a rooted phone gives more power to the user, you will be able to do extra things that only devs are able to before rooting the phone, rooting your phone doesn't make it unsafe until you do something stupid.

[loveselenagomez]

Safe if you use device carefully,just not installed any apps in your phone, rooted phone will be volunerable very esaily so be careful use your phone.

[Laurendaldin]

I would not use a device on which security principles have already been violated to store such important information. Who knows what surprises the previous owner might have left? Maybe it'll be better to find another place for your wallet?

[sheenshane]

As the majority says, it's a big NO.

With a rooted phone, it can be malware that can easily breach your mobile security which is completely not ideal for security purposes especially if your phone has improper roots which are possible easily to put a system glitch.  The rooted phone is only for those who want to modify or customize their software.

I'd rather buy a hardware wallet because it has built-in security features.

[examplens]

As the majority says, it's a big NO.

With a rooted phone, it can be malware that can easily breach your mobile security which is completely not ideal for security purposes especially if your phone has improper roots which are possible easily to put a system glitch.  The rooted phone is only for those who want to modify or customize their software.

I'd rather buy a hardware wallet because it has built-in security features.

it's really hard for me to understand, why people are ready to use risky variants to store cryptocurrencies when there are hardware wallets with a reasonable price.
I use Trezor, I don't remember that he himself ever complicated my work. and I use it on a daily basis.

I am wondering, how to make a backup of the rooted phone. What if something goes wrong?

[Uang_kartal]

As the majority says, it's a big NO.

With a rooted phone, it can be malware that can easily breach your mobile security which is completely not ideal for security purposes especially if your phone has improper roots which are possible easily to put a system glitch.  The rooted phone is only for those who want to modify or customize their software.

I'd rather buy a hardware wallet because it has built-in security features.

it's really hard for me to understand, why people are ready to use risky variants to store cryptocurrencies when there are hardware wallets with a reasonable price.
I use Trezor, I don't remember that he himself ever complicated my work. and I use it on a daily basis.

I am wondering, how to make a backup of the rooted phone. What if something goes wrong?

that makes sense, I've also experienced a difficult phase sir when there was only one cellphone and needed access to create and run certain applications. I couldn't help but combine those risky things with crypto wallets, although I didn't experience anything but it wasn't worth it. copying because it's dangerous. Maybe the op does that for a reason and knows the real risk, but the op wants to know the user experience here.
if it's like trezor maybe a good support and keep the OTP more secret. at that time I didn't think about it because I didn't have enough funds

[Oceat]

It all goes down on what app you are installing and how active your security of the smartphone being updated. The problem with rooted phone is that you give an easy access of your phone internal memory to yourself and to the apps to operate your phone without your knowledge since the layer of security has been removed(easy access to the internal memory). If you know how to unroot your phone back then you should do it already since you are using it for saving crypto. And just like what they've said, installing cracked version of apps may have caused your device to be compromised.

[Peanutswar]

In some instances it is already have a malware which is when you rooted the phone you make a changes something with it's default settings and sometimes we need to crack and most of the software has this malware of course the developer or sources don't waste some time without getting something with those cracks. The most ideal is find another device which is more secured than riskying your self and funds with the rooted device.