Superuser for Android is like Admin for Windows they can edit system files, remove programs that normally can't be removed, change CPU clock speeds, and much, much more.īe warned though, there is a risk associated with doing this. When a phone is rooted, it give the user Superuser access. The easiest way to explain root is by using an analogy. Most Android users don't even know what rooting is, and are blissfully unaware that their phone's true potential is being withheld from them.
The only reason they're on your phone is because the phone manufacturers and wireless carriers get paid to annoy you with apps. I will go into detail later.īloatware- All those shitty apps that have no use and can't be uninstalled. That's similar to Windows Vista, Windows 7, then Windows 8. I'm sure you've heard of Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich, and Jelly Bean. Rooting- The process of gaining Superuser access. There is a lot of specific language used when talking about rooting. I just rooted my GS4, and now it boots much faster, has a lot more free space for apps, and has over 1.2 GB of RAM free after booting.įeel free to ask questions, correct me on any mistakes, or add any input.Īlso, is somebody wants to chip in about backups, such as Titanium Backup, that would be great as I barely know anything about that. Hey everyone, somebody asked me to make a thread about rooting a while ago so I decided to give it a shot.