While custom patches like kkscotop70 provide significant benefits to enthusiasts—such as extending the life of a device—they also introduce risks. Official software is vetted for security and stability; community patches, however, rely on the reputation of the individual developer.
The shim is compiled out when the KKSCO_TOP_DISABLE_COMPAT macro is defined, enabling a “pure” mode for new deployments. kkscotop70 patched
