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Important: Some Android devices can be falsely detected as rooted. If you received the warning but you are not using a rooted device, you can safely tap Accept Risks and ignore the warning.

The ExpressVPN Android app displaying a "Rooted device detected" warning pop-up, with options to Accept Risks, Learn More, or Quit App.The ExpressVPN app for Android will warn you if you are using a rooted device. Rooting a device disables some of its essential, built-in security features, making your phone less secure and more vulnerable to attacks. This also impacts ExpressVPN’s ability to protect your privacy and security.

To keep your device secure, we recommend you do the following:

  • Disable root access in the specific root manager app you used.
  • If this is not possible, restore the original firmware of your Android device.
Important: Restoring your device’s original firmware may erase its data. Make sure to back up any important files before proceeding.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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