This is the real risk. Many "ALG v200 Lite" downloads from YouTube videos contain adware. Red flags include: APK sizes under 20MB (the real one is ~30-40MB + 2GB OBB) and requests for SMS or Contact permissions.
"Lag during rain/thunderstorms." Fix: This is a known ALG v200 bug. Use a CLEO "No Rain" script or edit the timecyc.dat file to reduce rain density. Is it Safe and Legal? Legality: You are technically violating Rockstar's EULA (End User License Agreement) by modifying the game. However, Rockstar has historically not banned users for offline mods as they do for GTA Online . If you own the original game on Play Store, you are ethically clear. gta sa alg v200 lite cleo
"Textures are black or pink." Fix: You forgot the OBB file, or you downloaded the "Full" textures with the "Lite" APK. Ensure version parity. This is the real risk