TL;DR
A claim that Vietnam has banned rooted phones from using any banking apps is not supported by the provided source. The link leads to an XDA Developers forum thread where users troubleshoot Play Store, GMS and root/hiding tools — it contains no evidence of a government policy change.
What happened
The source supplied is a snippet from an XDA Developers forum discussion about root, mod-hiding and spoofing tools rather than an official announcement or news report. In that thread, a user named zgfg (listed as a Senior Member) posts about Play Store and Google Mobile Services behaving oddly: clearing Play Store and Services cache/data did not allow update checks; the install location was adjusted; after reboots and disabling GMS and Play Store spoofing in a PI tool the store could check for updates. The poster still encountered an error saying "not enough room" and could not update the Play Store from its About tab. Another user asked which PI spoofing fork or inject tool was being used. The forum metadata and reaction (J.Michael) appear alongside device mentions such as Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T and Xiaomi Mi 11. There is no confirmation in the forum text that the Vietnamese government issued any ban on rooted devices and banking apps.
Why it matters
- User reports about root-hiding and Play Store behavior highlight how device modifications can affect app functionality, including critical services.
- Claims about government policy should be verified against official sources; forums can surface user experiences but are not authoritative on public policy.
- Banking apps often implement checks for device integrity; confusion on forums can lead to misinformation about who is enforcing access restrictions.
- Accurate reporting on software restrictions and regulations is important for users, banks and developers who rely on clear, verifiable guidance.
Key facts
- The supplied URL points to an XDA Developers forum thread (discussion about root and mod-hiding).
- Displayed forum user: zgfg, labeled 'Senior Member'.
- Forum post mentions Play Store and Google Mobile Services cache/data clearing and update-check failures.
- The poster described disabling GMS and Play Store spoofing in a PI tool as enabling update checks after reboots.
- The post reported an error message indicating 'not enough room' and inability to update Play Store from its About tab.
- Device names visible in the thread include Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T and Xiaomi Mi 11.
- A responder asked whether the user was using a PI Fork, PI Fix Inject, or a different spoofing method.
- A reaction to the post was recorded from a user named J.Michael.
- There is no information in the source confirming any Vietnamese government ban on rooted phones or banking apps.
What to watch next
- Official statements from Vietnamese government agencies or regulators: not confirmed in the source
- Announcements from major Vietnamese banks or finance ministries regarding device restrictions: not confirmed in the source
- Security or developer advisories from banking app vendors about rooted-device policies: not confirmed in the source
Quick glossary
- Rooted phone: A device where the user has obtained elevated permissions to access and modify system files and settings beyond the manufacturer’s defaults.
- Banking app: A mobile application provided by a bank or financial services company to let customers view accounts, transfer funds and perform other financial transactions.
- Google Play Store: Google's digital distribution platform for Android apps, used to browse, download and update applications.
- GMS (Google Mobile Services): A collection of Google applications and APIs (like Play Services) that help apps interact with Google platforms and provide functionality on Android devices.
- Root-hiding/spoofing tools (PI spoofing): Techniques or utilities intended to conceal a device’s rooted status from apps that check device integrity, often used to bypass app restrictions.
Reader FAQ
Has the Vietnamese government banned rooted phones from using banking apps?
Not confirmed in the source.
What does the provided source actually show?
It is an XDA Developers forum thread where users troubleshoot Play Store, GMS and root-hiding/spoofing issues; it contains no official policy announcement.
Is the forum thread a reliable source for government policy?
No; forums reflect individual user experiences and speculation and should be corroborated with official statements for policy matters.
Where should readers look for confirmation of a ban if it were real?
Official Vietnamese government releases, statements from regulators or formal communications from banks; these are not present in the provided source.
zgfg Senior Member Oct 10, 2016 12,692 12,844 Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T Xiaomi Mi 11 Wednesday at 10:09 PM #2,341 ldeveraux said: Thanks for the suggestion, wish I'd…
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