Android Rooting-Pros and Cons

Rooting is the word that is heard quite often these days on all the tech blogs while discussing about any Android Device. Questions like, what is Rooting in Android? What are the benefits of Rooting? How to Root? Why should I Root my Android Device? Are mostly searched terms on the search engines. Well today I am going to answer all these questions in detail. I will try to explain you everything in simple language so that even Non-Technical people can also understand this, this post might be Bit long but, this will clear all your doubts regarding ANDROID ROOTING. I will cover the Following Topics in this Article

1. What is Rooting – Basic definition

2. Advantages / Benefits of Rooting in Android

3. How to Root Android Devices?

4. Disadvantage / demerits of Android Rooting

5. Frequently asked Questions related to Android Rooting

So, let’s get started!!

What is Rooting – basic Definition

So, what is rooting? 

Rooting is nothing but of gaining “Super User Access” or “Root Access “on any Android device. By default Android devices will have some hardware and software restrictions, and we can overcome this restrictions by Rooting the Android Device. So that we can have complete access to that Android Device, Which is called as SUPERUSER ACCESS or ROOT ACCESS.

In simple language if your device is not Rooted then you are just treated as a Guest, accessing that device, but after rooting your mobile you will have all the Admin rights, who will have total control over hardware and software of that Android device. You can even delete the system files and Default apps if you wish!!

Let me Explain you simply with an Example, Normally we used to see lots of ads while using some Android apps and Games and we don’t have any option in our Android devices to block such ads from getting displayed. By installing an App called Ad blocker we can successfully block all such ads. But android devices will not let you to install that App unless that mobile is rooted, so that after rooting your Android device you can install many of such applications as you will have SUPER USER access on it. This is just one of the use of Rooting, keep reading to know more about it!

Advantages / Benefits of Rooting in Android

There are many Benefits of Rooting, Here I’ll try to mention all of them one after another.

1. Can install Latest Version of Android

If there is no official update for your Android device from old version to new version, instead of waiting for official updates, you can simple Root your Android device and can upgrade versions on your own. You might feel bit difficult while doing this in initial stage, but once you get some experience with the procedures, you will feel it very easy to perform any task on your Android Device.

You can get all the latest updates and Rooting Guides for your Android mobile from the XDA developer’s official website. Those are bit difficult to understand, don’t worry I’ll be writing on these in coming days so that I’ll try to make your work easy.

2.Can increase RAM, internal memory

Many android users suffer from this issue which is their mobile has some low end configuration. You can't play your beloved games, phone lags frequently etc. The reason is mostly because of RAM and also low internal memory. Yes, of course, you can increase RAM and internal memory with some apps. But it requires root permission. 

3. Custom ROM’s

This is one of the best use of Rooting your Android device, I guess you might already heard about the term “ROM” which means Read only memory, There will be some software installed in that ROM which will show a great impact on the process speed and functioning of an Android device. For all the Android devices there will be lots of Custom ROM’s available on the XDA developer’s website. You just visit that’s site and go to your Mobile section there you can find, lots of stuff related to your Mobile. That is really the best forum for Android Users.

4. Can back up all the Device data onto memory card

Normally because of some security and performance issues, Android devices will not allow you to back up your Apps and games on the memory card. Through Few mobile models will allow you in doing this, many won’t let you to do this unless your mobile is Rooted. By Rooting your android mobile, or Android Tablet and installing Apps like Titanium Backup you can Backup and uninstall any apps and Games to your SD card.

5. Can Install Awesome Themes

There are hell lot of good looking themes available for all the Android devices, which can be installed only when your Android device is Rooted. Those Themes will change the entire look and user interface of your mobiles and tablets.

6. Install Many Apps with Some awesome features.

Not just the above mentioned advantages, many features on Android devices can be unlocked by Rooting your Android device. Few of them are,

1. You can increase the Base band of your device, which helps you to increase the signal transferring quality of your Android device.
2. For the devices, which are not provided with Wi-Fi hotspot option, Rooting will let you to get that feature using some free Apps
3. You can remove the Apps that are no use for you which are given along with your Mobile as default. This will free a lot of internal memory on your devices
4. You can install many other app stores other than GOOGLE PLAY from which you can download and install many paid apps and Games …Etc.

Disadvantage / demerits of Android Rooting

1. Security issues

1. By installing the Android apps from the sources, other than Android’s GOOGLE PLAY market this will, let your Devices security weaker. There are high chances of getting affected with some malwares on your device. These days, even in the GOOGLE PLAY market lots of malicious apps are being uploaded and just think about the apps from other play stores. You need to be careful while installing apps from unknown sources. Only install apps after reading the reviews.

2. Malfunctions of Your Android Device

1. If rooting is done without any proper experience or wrong files are updated from the kernel mode. That might let you Android device to get bricked.

3. Loss of Software warranty.

1. If once you Root your mobile then you will lose the software warranty of your mobile.

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