Google Suddenly Bans Numerous Android ROM Fingerprints, PIF Project Strives to Respond

According to a release by developers of the PIF project, Google has begun to ban the fingerprint information of multiple Android ROM packages since yesterday, particularly those from Pixel device beta ROMs.

This could be extremely bad news for modding enthusiasts, as some applications, especially banking apps, may detect and refuse login after modding. The PIF project was created to address this issue.

The PIF project attempts to circumvent Play Integrity API checks by impersonating the ROM fingerprint information of devices certified by Google's Play Integrity API.

The current challenge is Google's ban on the fingerprint information of multiple Android ROM packages, rendering the previous method of bypassing checks through impersonation ineffective. PIF developers must find new and effective fingerprints to continue providing solutions.

If Google continues to ban leaked fingerprints and PIF developers cannot find usable ones, the project might struggle to survive.

Historically, Google might not go to the extent of completely wiping out such practices, meaning that if the community can find new fingerprints, it might be possible to continue using them.

In summary, the difficulties of unlocking the Bootloader, modding, and rooting are increasing. Even after successfully modding, there's the challenge of facing the Play Integrity API's checks, so cherish the functionality while it lasts.