Rooting has become common for mobile users who have low memory in their smartphone. Here’s a guide which tells about rooting and how to root smartphone
Rooting an Android device is the process of gaining privileged or full control of the sub-system or operating system. This gives the users root access and hence why it is known as ‘rooting’. It’s a bit like having a VIP pass at a gig, you can go anywhere you like.
Rooting an Android smartphone or tablet is effectively the same as ‘jailbreaking’ an iPhone.
How to root Smartphone: Why root a smartphone or tablet?
Even though Android is technically an open operating system, there are still limitations set by the manufacturer or even your network operator if the device isn’t unlocked. This means there are some benefits to rooting your smartphone or tablet.
You might want to improve performance tweak settings, replace system applications or remove apps which have been forced upon you. There’s also the face you’ll be able install apps which you otherwise wouldn’t be able to. We said it’s like jailbreaking but it is different. Be aware that if you want to install an app from an unknown source, you can simply tick a box that allows you to in the settings menu – you don’t have to root your device.
Rooting also means you can replace the operating system, either with a newer version like Android 4.4 KitKat, a stock Nexus-type version (without user interfaces like Samsung’s TouchWiz or HTC’s Sense), or a customised version like CyanogenMod.
Here you’ll find links to tutorials for the devices that are hot right now. Don’t worry if yours isn’t here, we’ve got a big list of archives further down the page.
LG G3
Galaxy S5
- International, Korean, Canadian, USCC, and T-Mobile US models
- Verizon and AT&T models (including GS5 Active)
Sony Xperia Z2
- Not rooted yet, stay tuned!
HTC One M8
Galaxy Note 3
Galaxy S4
LG G2
Nexus
Current devices
Here you’ll find the tried and true Android favorites that are still current and popular, but not the newest models. If you’re shopping for a phone just to root, these are the models you’ll want to look at, while developers and hackers work on the latest hot devices to open their secrets.
Nexus
Samsung phones
- Verizon Galaxy S3
- AT&T Galaxy S3
- Sprint Galaxy S3
- T-Mobile Galaxy S3
- Unlocked Galaxy S3
- Verizon Galaxy Note 2
- AT&T Galaxy Note 2
- Sprint Galaxy Note 2
- T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2
- Unlocked Galaxy Note 2
- Galaxy Round (If you have successfully rooted your Samsung Galaxy Round, please contact[email protected])
HTC phones
- Verizon HTC One M7
- AT&T HTC One M7
- Sprint HTC One M7
- T-Mobile HTC One M7
- Unlocked HTC One M7
- Verizon HTC Droid DNA
- Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE
- HTC One X (Qualcomm)
- HTC One X (Tegra)
- HTC First
Motorola phones
- Verizon Moto X
- AT&T Moto X
- Sprint Moto X
- Unlocked Moto X
- Moto G
- Verizon Droid Ultra
- Verizon Droid MAXX
- Verizon Droid Mini
- Verizon Droid RAZR HD
- Verizon RAZR MAXX HD
LG phones
Sony phones
- Sony Xperia Z Ultra
- Sony Xperia Z1
- Sony Xperia Z1s — currently unavailable
Android tablets
- Nexus 7 (2013)
- Nexus 10
- Amazon Kindle Fire HDX This is a work in progress
- LG G Pad 8.3
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2
- Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2
Legacy devices
Androids that work too well to just ignore. Some of our favorite devices are in this section, and rooting helps give them life a little longer than the manufacturer provides.
If your device isn’t listed here, we suggest you visit the Android Central forums and ask some of the root-savvy users you’ll find there. This is your best bet at finding root for devices that are no longer as popular, but still very serviceable.
Nexus
Samsung phones
HTC phones
Motorola phones
Sony phones
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