We have all heard this expression at least once. Is your smartphone rooted? This technique much appreciated by geeks remains a mystery for the general public. In this guide we explain what is the root of Android and what are its advantages and disadvantages..
What is Android root
Google’s mobile operating system offers a very advanced level of personalization . However, some users complain that they cannot completely change the appearance of their mobile. Indeed, some manufacturers do not hesitate to add overlays and impose their home applications. This is particularly the case for HTC or Samsung.
Unfortunately these manufacturers overlays prove to be extremely heavy and occupy a lot of storage memory. In addition, they generally do not bring much in terms of user experience. Worse, it sometimes happens that they slow down the device while making it consume more battery..
To find a smooth and light OS, users have no choice but to root their phone . This operation will allow you to unlock a certain number of protections and access the super administrator's account (Super User or Root). Users will then get full control over their device.
They can then modify the Android interface as they see fit, including the most important files. Be careful, the administrator system requires the greatest caution. Incorrect handling can damage the device..
Why root your phone
If you are a fan of hacking and you are looking for the ultimate solution to optimize and personalize your smartphone then root is for you. Thanks to it you will be able to delete the applications preinstalled by the manufacturers.
Like for example the weather or photo editing apps. Generally they are useless, consume a lot of battery and send you incessant notifications. With root, you will finally be able to delete them.
You can also change the font, remove ads, move your software to a memory card, make a full backup of your entire system (and not just apps) but also use software reserved only for rooted devices.
But the benefits don't stop there. Thanks to root, you will be able to install another operating system (ROM Custom) on your mobile. These alternative systems will allow you to benefit from all the latest technological innovations.
As you know, many manufacturers quickly abandon the technical monitoring of their devices. Root is particularly useful for having the latest versions of the Google OS without investing in a new phone.
Root and warranty
Obviously, as you might expect, root does not only have advantages. If the adventure tempts you, know that this operation is not without risk. Some improper handling can damage your device.
The simple act of deleting a system file can, for example, render your phone useless. When you know that today a smartphone costs several hundred euros. We can easily understand the hesitations of certain users.
Especially since breakdowns caused by root require most of the time to return the device to the manufacturer. And that's where things get complicated.
Indeed the operation turns out to be much more complicated than it seems. Some manufacturers and sellers refuse to invoke the warranty . They highlight the fact that a software modification of Android can have an impact on the components.
