Root fairphone 4

[jody]

hi there,

i just got my new fairphone 4. I now want to root it, is that officially supported and how to go about it?
I’m always annoyed about all phone and tablet producers because who would buy a laptop or desktop pc without admin access? having no root access is pretty much the same. There should be a law against it, sorry for the rant and thanks in advance for any pointers!

[AnotherElk]

@jody

any pointers

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[jody]

that is very kind @AnotherElk I had done that already (not a total n00b) but I couldn’t find the right answer in regards to the official support, found only unofficial stuff

adding for other folks:

Fairphone 4 - Root

[hirnsushi]

Here you go (for the unofficial way)

FP4 Root Access is possible, maybe a bit risky

Hello out there, i once used an FP1 - but after some years it was to slow and to limited for my usage - and finally the USB Connector broke… After that i used a rooted LG G6 - in between flashed with HavocOS (also rooted) “If you can’t open it you don’t own it” was printed on the back of my 3d printed FP1 Case. And when i am no root - i can’t use my device as an open device - it has still some locked rooms. Right now i am at a point where i was with my FP1 when the usage ended (excelt the bro…

Official will never happen…