A look into ANDROID ROOTING

Created by- VISHAL ASH

The term “root” comes from the Unix/Linux world and is used to describe a user who has “superuser” rights or permissions to all the files and programs in the software OS (Operating System).

It's similar running programs as

administrators in Windows, or running a

command with sudo in Linux.

Is rooting illegal? No. Technically, it once was, but exceptions to the DMCA have made it legal for most phones (but not necessarily tablets).

Custom ROM’s

A “ROM” is the software that runs your device. It is stored in the “Read Only Memory” of your device. The built in ROM is called a STOCK ROM.

There are many great custom ROM’s available that can make your Android device look and perform drastically different.

With a custom ROM, you could load up the latest and greatest available Android versions and bring that antiquated device up to par with some of the newer ones.

A CUSTOM ROM is a modified version of Android. It may contain extra features, a different look, speed enhancements, or even a version of Android that hasn't been released for your phone yet.

The best place to find the right custom ROM’s for Android devices is the XDA Developers Forums.

Kernel, speed, and battery

There are many custom ROM’s and apps available for rooted devices that will allow you to drastically improve the performance (speed) and also extend battery life on your device.

Developers can tweak the kernels (layer of code that handles communication between the hardware and software) for added performance, battery life, and more.

Baseband

The Baseband is what controls the radio on your device.

Rooting your device grants you the ability to update the Basebands on your smartphone.

By updating to the latest Basebands, you can potentially improve both the signal and quality of your phone calls.

Other advantages

1.Remove preintalled crapware.

2.Automated backup anything on your device.

3.Block Ads in any app.

4.Automate everything.

5.Install incompatible apps.

6.Freeing up memory.

And much more

What are the Disadvantages of Rooting?

Bricking

“bricking” your device means damaging your phone software so badly that your phone can no longer function properly and is pretty much as useless as a brick.

Security

There is an increased risk of unknowingly installing malicious software when you root an Android device.

Root access circumvents the security restrictions that are put in place by the Android OS.

Yes, you can anytime unroot your device.

Can you unroot your device

How do I learn how to root my device?

Each device has a unique method to rooting

The best place to start would be the XDA Developer Forums.

Best Root AppsName Description1-SuperSU Enabling or disabling root access to smart phones.2-Titanium Backup backup your system and user applications data3-ROM Manager Flash and Manage and Install ROMs4-Root Explorer $4.16 Accessing system files and modifying them5-SCR Screen Recorder Free High quality video recording of your phone screen6-System app remover (ROOT) Removing the original applications for system7-Adblock Plus Blocks ads8-Tasker ?US$ 2.99 Automatic task app9-SSH Tunnel Safeguard your internet usage10-DiskDigger undelete Undelete and recover photos, documents, music, videos

Why be a user when you can be a superuser

Important links-www.cyanogenmod.orgwww.xda-developers.com

-vishal ashjecrc foundationVishalash.it17@jecrc.ac.in