What does rooting mean?
If you have heard the term ‘root’ of Android, you can guess what it is. In short, rooting your device gives you full access to everything that is on Android. You can overclock the processor, customize the firmware built into the device, install applications that can only be used when the device has been rooted, create a secure browser and much more. If you know what you are doing, the possibilities are endless .
Potential rooting threats
However, there is a risk of device rooting. You may lose your warranty or ruin your Android device completely. The device, after rooting, may be more susceptible to security threats. Although the process itself is quite simple, what you do later is really risky. So, if you want to learn how to unlock this magical land of endless possibilities, read on.
How to root the device
First of all , back up your entire device , this way, if something goes wrong, you won’t lose all your data. If the operating system on your smartphone or tablet is Android 5.1 or later, then the following method will not work.
After backing up your device, make sure you have a fully charged battery, then find and open “Settings” and follow these steps:
1. Select ‘Phone information’ and find the tab with the word ‘Build number’ .
2. Click “Build number” seven times until “Developer options” appears on the main page of Settings .
3. Click on “Developer Options” (You must click again to exit the “About Phone” menu ) and enable “USB Debugging ” or “OEM Unlocking “.
After preparing the device, you can start rooting. There are many applications that will allow you to gain root access, but the easiest and easiest is probably TowelRoot. Allow your Android to install the application from an unknown source by clicking on “Settings”, then click on this link and click on the symbol in the middle of the page.
Open the application after installing it and follow the instructions . It shouldn’t take too long and if everything goes according to plan, the device should be rooted. You can also download an application called Root Checker that will allow you to check if your device has been rooted.
At this stage, the device should work the same as before rooting, but you will now have access to many new features. Look at Google for ideas on how to personalize your rooted Android device, and you’ll quickly understand that countless fun is just a click away. Just be careful not to change everything in the system, because it may end up “bricking” Android (ang. Bricking) or the device will not want to turn on.
If you like the idea of increasing battery life, making an overclock or underclock processor, installing applications designed only for rooted devices, or improving Android performance, then Android rooting is for you .
