Back when Redbox Instant first hit Android, many users were a bit upset that Redbox and Verizon decided to shun rooted users by blocking the app's video playback on rooted devices. Updatescame and went, but nothing was done to correct this [rather ridiculous] error. Until now.
The app was just updated to v1.2, which "changes the way [it] handles rooted devices." Considering the changelog wasn't very clear about what that means, we decided to jump in and check it out for ourselves. In a nutshell, the app now allows video playback on rooted devices, and just gives a warning during the signup process:
Be carreeefffuuuullll!
So, if you're a Redbox Instant subscriber with a rooted device (or have been waiting to get a subscription until the service actually supports rooted devices), then today's your lucky day. May all your movie-streaming dream become a reality.
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