Basics: Rooting android.

If you have an android phone then you may have heard this ROOTING thing.I rooted my phone and unlocked some amazing features which i will discuss later.

SO WHAT IS ROOTING..??

Rooting, is basically getting access to some folders and files which were originally created/modified by the carrier or the device manufacturer.

So if you root your phone your status is elevated from a user to a superuser or a administrator.You get administrator privileges which you would never got as a user. 

Rooting is similar to Jail breaking an IPhone. But they are not the SAME.

WHY SHOULD YOU ROOT YOUR PHONE...?

The next thing that pops in is why should i root my phone.?? What are the benefits of rooting it..??

So heres the simple answer.

With rooted phone you can 

• Remove Unwanted apps
• Flash Custom Rom
• Flash Custom Kernels
• Install apps which require root permission
• Change the boot animation

Removal of Unwanted apps:

We all face the internal memory problem right..??

Some crappy app pre installed by the carrier occupies the internal and when installing a new app the phone falls short of space. That's really annoying right..??

Rooting makes your life simpler.With root you can remove pre installed apps and install only the necessary ones.

Flashing Roms

If you want to give your phone a new look then you can consider flashing Rom.

Flashing a rom is removing the stock rom provided by the manufacturer and replacing it by a new modified and more efficient and customizable Rom.

You can only do this when your phone is rooted.

Flashing Kernel

Android phones are known for low battery life and performance lags.But a custom kernel can solve this problem to a large extent.

For a smooth and fast performance you can always flash a new kernel.

Apps

There are some pretty useful apps on the playstore which work only on Rooted devices.

Titanium Backup requires root access.Its an awesome app you must check it out.Its used to take backup of almost anything...!!

SCR Screen recorder another app which require root access. Its a screen recorder with some awesome features.

Tasker I have been using this app and its a must have app if you are rooted.

Tasker gives you control over almost every part of your phone.You can make your phone work according to your instructions.With this app you become Master of your phone.So do check it out..!!

Top apps ONLY for ROOTED android phones

Changing boot animation

It might seem to be a small thing but thats the power of rooting.You get the ultimate power.You become the master of your phone.

With rooting you can explore possibilities which you would never be able to explore with an unrooted phone.

Without root your power is restricted but with root you become a superuser.

So happy rooting...!!