There are many trade-offs to rooting your Android phone or tablet. The latest addition to the negatives column is losing the ability to stream videos from Netflix.

Thanks to the inclusion of new digital rights management software, the latest version of the Netflix app won't work on devices whose Android OS has been rooted—the process of gaining access to system settings and other parts of the OS that Google and the device manufacturer intentionally blocked.

If you have a rooted device and browse to the Netflix app on the Google Play store, you'll now see a notice explaining that the app is not compatible, AndroidPolice reported over the weekend. The change, according to Netflix, is intended to make it harder for people to pirate the company's video content by using a new digital rights management platform, or DRM.

"With our latest 5.0 release, we now fully rely on the Widevine DRM provided by Google," Netflix said in a statement to Android Police. "Therefore, many devices that are not Google-certified or have been altered will no longer work with our latest app and those users will no longer see the Netflix app in the Play Store."

As with any app update, there is a workaround for people who have rooted devices: simply don't update the app. That means losing out on improvements to the Netflix app, but such a trade-off might be acceptable for casual Netflix fans who really want root access to their Android device.

Netflix's decision to strengthen its DRM comes after the company added the ability for subscribers to download certain shows and movies to their phones and tablets so that they can watch them on flights or other places without internet access.

May 24, 2017 — Kicking off the Un-carrier’s summer celebration with the first of three announcements with four great pieces of news, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) president and CEO John Legere today announced a spectacularly simple way for Verizon customers to switch to T-Mobile, keep their phone—and #GetOutoftheRed.

Starting May 31, Verizon customers with two of the most popular smartphones out there can walk (or run) into any T-Mobile store, put their phone on a faster network built for unlimited—and get that phone paid off in full. This limited time offer works whether you owe $1 or $1,000 on your phone—and gets you on T-Mobile ONE with device protection. With no more phone payments to make, that could mean thousands of dollars right back in your pocket.

#GetOutoftheRed
T-Mobile is getting rid of the friction that customers experience when switching from Verizon—no more giving up your device, buying a new one and transferring your photos, contacts and apps. All that hassle—gone! Starting Wednesday, May 31, when you switch to T-Mobile from Verizon with a qualifying phone, you’re free to keep your phone and your number—no trade-in required. Simply port in a number with T-Mobile ONE, pop in a new SIM, and you’re all set. It’s that quick and easy.

But it gets better. T-Mobile will also pay off anything you owe on that phone—whether you owe $1 or $1,000—for you and anyone else on your account when you sign on for T-Mobile ONE and device protection. That could mean thousands of dollars back for a family. And, you’ll get paid faster than ever—typically within 15 days—with a digital prepaid MasterCard. So you’ll get your money before your old carrier bill is even due.

Participating customers just need to insure their device with T-Mobile’s Premium Device Protection Plus for $15 per month.

Limited time offer; subject to change. New financed or leased device (or if Verizon iPhone SE, 6S, 7, or Pixel BYOD, PDP+ required), qualifying credit, service, port-in, 60+ days with carrier, and timely redemption required. You must be active and in good standing when payment is processed; typically 15-30 days. 1 offer/subscriber; up to 5 lines. Card issued by Citibank N.A., member FDIC. Terms apply; card expires.

What phones are eligible?

The following devices are eligible:

• iPhone SE, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus
• Google Pixel, Pixel XL

How is #GetOutoftheRed different from Carrier Freedom?

There’s no trade-in required to get your iPhone or Pixel paid off, and you can keep that device to use on the T-Mobile network when you switch and sign up for T-Mobile ONE and Premium Device Protection Plus.

Limited time offer; subject to change. Qualifying device & credit, port-in from eligible carriers, and qualifying service required. Carrier’s Early Termination Fee or remaining device balance, including lease purchase option paid by prepaid MasterCard® Card (expires in 12 months) typically within 15 days (device reimbursement) or 30 days (ETF). Submit proof of balance & 60+ days in good standing w/ carrier within 30 days of port-in and be active and in good standing when processed. We might ask for more information. Up to 5 lines. One offer per subscriber. T-Mobile Prepaid MasterCard Card is rebate/reimbursement or exchange on new device, service, or port-in (maximum $350 per individual for ETF)