Anyone who owns an Android device has certainly heard the word root, but many have no idea what it is, and this post will explain everything about it, including its advantages and disadvantages.
What is root?
Understanding what root is is very easy. By default, your cell phone allows you to change settings, install applications, download files and many other basic functions, but there is a part of it that has restricted access to the common user, which is the system part, and that is where the whole secret of root lies.
The root will free up this part of the system to be accessed by the user, and with that you will be able to use several applications that use root and need access to the system to function correctly. An example already shown here is NetCut removes users from your WiFi network
In short, root will give you full access to your device, allowing you to make countless changes and perform new functions.
What does root mean??
The English word root means root. The term root is used to characterize the process that allows the use of a Unix/Linux-based operating system as a super administrator.
And since the Android operating system is based on Linux, you can root and manage all of your smartphone's functions, with access to its “root”, which can bring several benefits.
Advantages and Disadvantages?
Now that you understand what root is, let's look at the advantages. There are many. You will have complete freedom to modify your cell phone as you wish. You can leave the appearance completely to your liking, and even enjoy applications that perform fantastic functions, such as applications that remove people from the Wi-Fi, applications that modify games and many others that you can find.
There are few disadvantages to rooting, the main one being the loss of warranty that occurs on some devices, which is why many people stop doing it for this reason. Another factor is that the cell phone is more open and runs more risks, if you don't know what you're doing you can even damage the cell phone and make it unusable.
Are there any risks?
Having root and using it correctly does not pose any risks, but when performing the rooting process, it must be done with great caution as any wrong step can damage the cell phone, but rest assured that there is always a solution for this.
There is a risk to everything, but if it is used and done correctly you can rest assured that nothing will happen.
There is also a risk to the security of the cell phone, as it will be completely open and susceptible to working with any application, so the user must be cautious and carefully use the root associated with the applications.
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How to root?
We all know that Android is quite diverse and the process of how to root is different on each device unfortunately, what we recommend is that you go to Google and search for how to root followed by your cell phone model, here on the site you will find the procedure for it Zenfone 3 and Moto G 1st to 3rd Generation
Below we have the step by step that you must follow to root, remembering that you must research for the specific model of your cell phone, as each one is usually different from the other.
1- Backup your data
It is very important to back up your data because in most cases rooting erases everything from your smartphone, so don't forget to save or make a backup of your important data.
2- Unlock your phone's bootloader
This step is essential, you have to unlock your cell phone's bootloader to release the necessary accesses, each cell phone has a different way, some companies even make it easier for you to unlock the bootloader without much work.
3- Install root
This part is complicated because each cell phone will also have its specific method, some programs promise to do the process for you like oneclickroot or the kingroot but nothing is guaranteed, so it is essential that you research the correct method for your Smartphone.