Playing with aging Samsung Devices

[rebelontour]

I love my S22 Ultra! It's the first phone that's survived it's 3 year purchasing agreement. Even after getting a new phone I've kept it. I really love playing around with aging or old hardware. After a lot of research I'm finding it hard to experiment with this phone due to the amazing security tools like Samsung keystone and Knox security. Is they a way to remove all the software so I can safely install some custom roms on this device. It's paid off, it's 4 years old, and I wanna see what some of these "alternative" android based systems are all about. I really wanna do it in style too! Not one of these 7 year old devices I see a lot of people suggest. 

Thanks for any suggestions or advice, and if it comes to it, hard truths.

However, I bet Samsung or some one out there has the ability to free an old Galaxy S22 Ultra from guarding all my texts, passwords, and selfies. its done it's time and ready for retirement! 

[meself]

Just my thoughts but if you try removing or changing the os that can cause problems

[rebelontour]

Yes. The Knox security is very elaborate I'm hesitant to do anything without Samsung allowing the rooting of their older phones. It's one of the most secure software architectures to date.

[CJMember]

Hackers really are the lowest form of life. It's so sad we even have to have this type of security. The companies are the real evil. Their total in on making your account and mine easy for anyone with computer knowledge to easily take over your phone your personal information and even your life. The companies need to be held accountable. Just a thought....

[trueF_user1]

It's bad to use old devices, that's breeding ground for hackers I read. Ask your carrier to upgrade your phone they always tell me they will give me 100usd for my 8 year old iPhone.

[rebelontour]

I've already upgraded. This is an extra now that I want to repurpose for fun or educational purposes.

[rebelontour]

For me my job is in IT I tend to focus on laptops, desktops and printers. I would love to move into cellphone deployments, security, or even maybe try programming an app or something.

[rebelontour]

I have access to ADB and I'm A+ certified and working on some Microsoft certs next. I just wanted a canvas for a fun IT/dev project. Having access to a unlocked phone just seems to hold so many possibilities!