Why You Should Root Your Android Phone

Rooting your new android device: Advantages and Disadvantages

I personally consider this topic a “stale” topic judging by the fact that the word ’rooting’ has been in use in the android community for years (maybe 5 years). I have decided to post this topic because of the –over 4 million new smartphone users that have not been privileged to know the reasons to have ‘root’, or do not even know what ‘rooting’ means or does.

“ROOT”, what does this mean?

The term root comes from the hierarchical nature of the file system and permissions in UNIX and Linux operating systems (From which Android was obtained). This implies
that Rooting is simply obtaining the privilege to perform operations at the root level. A user of such device to which root privileges have been gained is called “a SuperUser”.

What does “ROOTING” do?

As it has been mentioned above, rooting turns you or anyone holding your phone to a superUser. This literarily means you own your phone 100% and can do whatever you like with it.

But have it in mind that being a SuperUser makes you wholly responsible for whatever happens to your phone…meaning –voidage of warranty and other maintenance services provided by your phone manufacturer.

Having said much already…let us look at the advantages and disadvantages of rooting.

ADVANTAGES of ROOTING

·        It saves money       

Because smartphone manufactures are producing new phones almost every week, these new phones come with software updates, new features, new designs and more (which may not be quickly made available for your own device or may not be available at all), your phone quickly turns outdated. With root, you can easily install leaked versions of update, or even change the whole system to that of your choice, get lots of features to work on your device…etc. thereby increasing the life span of your phone and reducing the need to obtain or purchase a new device

·        Fixing of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) defects.

In the android community, developers and hackers have dedicated time, energy and a lot of money into fixing some problems that may have not been noticed during device tests and all (problems like poor signal receiver efficiency or Battery drain issues). This fixes can only be applied if you have Root access to your device.

·        Full customization

This is the most interesting and arguably the most basic need for root. Rooting affords all the customization of your device, from the looks, feel of your phone to how your device responds. Here you can remove anything (except of cause the files that make the device work altogether) and put anything on your phone without restriction. You can share installed apps (even system apps) through any medium and with any device. (I have been using root for almost 3years, and I can never use a device without being a SuperUser).

·        Full Backup

Ever wondered what happens if you lose vital files (like system files) when customizing or you just hit a dead end being a SuperUser, we (superUsers) never worry about such because, we can easily create a FULL backup of the whole device system including Apps and their DATA, then restore whenever the need arises.

·        Overclocking on the Go

This is fast becoming an unnecessary option nowadays because smartphones are now shipped with super fast processors. However, the age of multi-multi tasking (extreme multi tasking) is here and extra spin from your device processor isn’t a bad idea. Overclocking simply means: getting more computing speed from your device’s processor(s), than that intended by your device manufacturer. This makes games run better and multi tasking easier.

·        MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD

Definitely having this much control over your device should make you feel good (I feel Goooood).

Disadvantages

I’m not to preach the disadvantages of rooting to you; therefore, I shall only list them. They are easy to understand—let’s go!

·        Warranty voidage (you are on your own as soon as you root your phone)

·        Risky (You could turn your device into an expensive stone that nobody wants to own)- Though not likely if you follow instructions correctly.

·        Privacy loss: Apps can get very important info through root access and leak them out (I have privacy protection apps that help with that).

·        Virus attacks: your device is more vulnerable with Root privilege.

And lastly, you may breakup with your loved ones and become too attached to your device (just kidding).

I believe that at this point, you have been enlightened on the topic stated above and better equipped with knowledge to decide whether ‘TO ROOT OR NOT TO ROOT’ your ANDROID powered device.

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