Android rooting is the process of allowing users of smartphones, tablets, and other Android OS devices to attain privileged control within Android's subsystem, enabling them to overcome manufacturer and carrier limitations.
What is Android Rooting?
Android rooting refers to gaining administrative-level access to an Android device's operating system. Users pursue rooting to attain privileged control within Android's subsystem and bypass restrictions imposed by hardware manufacturers and carriers.
Benefits of Rooting
- Alter or replace system applications and settings
- Run specialized applications requiring administrator permissions
- Perform operations otherwise inaccessible to standard Android users
- Remove bloatware and pre-installed apps
- Install custom ROMs
- Full device backup including system apps
- Overclock or underclock CPU
Risks of Rooting
- Voids manufacturer warranty
- Potential for bricking device
- Security vulnerabilities if not careful
- May break certain apps (banking apps, Netflix)
- No more OTA updates
Popular Rooting Methods
- Chainfire One-click Root
- CF-Auto-Root
- Magisk (current standard)
- KingoRoot