Tell HN: PayPal Blocks GrapheneOS
Users of the privacy-focused GrapheneOS mobile operating system are reporting that the PayPal app is blocking access due to root detection security policies. Some users have found temporary workarounds, while others are calling for better compatibility with non-standard Android builds.
Why it matters
This incident illustrates the conflict between corporate security requirements and the growing movement toward user-controlled, privacy-centric mobile operating systems.
Tell HN: PayPal Blocks GrapheneOS | Hacker News
The report documents a technical issue and user troubleshooting without taking a side on the security policy itself.
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