Questions on Rooted Pixel 3 XL Abilities (Rooted Apps)

Dasin

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So i have a Pixel 3 XL rooted. I have questions about how to use the rooted device and what i do with it.

I want to be able to tether my cellular connection over VPN, the same as Tether me is to IOS in Cydia store, is that possible.

I also want to be able to leave apps open in the background, as if im using them, i dont want them to close or ( Go to sleep) after a while, like Backgrounder or Watchdog is the IOS, is there something like that for a rooted device?

I would like to be able to see what bands im connected to, or tower im connected to, is that possible with this rooted device?

Is there a way to enhance data speeds on my rooted device.

Also being that my bootloader is unlocked, it says that my phone is not secure and i should not put nothing sensitive on it, is that true, if so then why root.
 

fury683

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You asked this before on the Pixel 3 forum and got a few answers to your questions there.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3/help/root-level-questions-t3868925

As for what bands you are connected to I believe Signal Spy is the app you would use.

The bootloader message is normal. It warns you that the OS can be modified (which you did by rooting) and certain protection features will not function the same as if the bootloader was locked. This is the trade off when rooting.
 

swieder711

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Sure would be nice if we could suppress the warning message that appears on pixel 3 phones that have their bootloader unlocked.

I was able to get rid of it on my old Moto X pure phone.

Do you think it will be possible to do that on a pixel 3?

Edit: after a few searches, it looks like the warning message can't be removed,
 
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