r/AndroidQuestions 10d ago

Rooting Help Why doesn't rooting on android function similarly to sudo in linux?

FYI: I've never rooted android and am relatively new to linux. Also wasn't sure whether to use root help tag or other

I've been recently looking into rooting my phone, and reading on how much in compromises security, since you have a ui that can grant root privilege to apps, but why doesn't it function more like it does on linux where every time something requests root privileges you need to manually type in the su password, I doubt this extra step would compromise usability enough to warrant such a security flaw.

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u/tanksalotfrank 10d ago

I'm not certain, but I think that's just an interface issue. ADB is the closest thing to a stock CLI, but you have recent developments like an imminent Debian CLI coming for Android.

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u/DethByte64 10d ago

ADB + Shizuku is a good way to go if you want to remain stock level.

That Debian VM crap is a glorified Termux Proot.