Downloading Netflix on rooted Android phones won’t work now

A new update for video streaming service Netflix will put a segment of Android users in the dark. If you chose to root or unlock your device, Netflix might no longer work on it. That is if the app isn’t already installed on your smartphone. According to Android Police, the app runs fine on rooted phones that already have Netflix installed. And sideloading Netflix using the APK still seems to work for now.

The Netflix app on Android now completely relies on Google’s Widevine DRM. This change might have come after Netflix recently allowed downloads for offline viewing. When you have a rooted device, you gain admin access to the operating system of your device. Users root their devices to gain more customization options for the operating system or improve efficiency of the device. But this method voids your warranty as this action isn’t supported by phone manufacturers.

Source: Mashable