Advantages and Disadvantages of Rooting your Android Device

Every android device owner somewhere and somehow heard about the word “Rooting”. Now, let me first explain a little bit about android. Android is an opensource mobile platform launched and maintained by Google. Every mobile phone manufacturers like Samsung, Sony, HTC, and all the other take Google’s android OS, they modify some elements depending on their own brand and install it in mobile. They also, restrict some features of OS and they try to take control over the performance of the hardware because it extends device lifespan. Now, let me explain a little bit about rooting your android device.

[box style='help']What do you mean by Rooting your Android Device? [/box]

Look, let me explain rooting in simple words. Your device manufacturer restricts some features of your device. By rooting you will be able to use your device at it’s fullest. Suppose, your Smartphone’ s processor is 800 MHz because mobile manufacturer restricted it to 800 MHz and you can extend it some where about 900 MHz ( Caution : Manufacturers do it to extend your device’s life span. If you extend your processor’s frequency it can be dangerous for your phone. Because it will heat up if you increase it’s frequency and after some level of increment it may damage your processor ! )

By Rooting your device you can increase battery life, install custom ROM, improve performance, Force install mobile apps to SD card, and many more. The possibilities are countless. But, if some one personally ask me, “Should I root my Android Device?” I would say “Yes, But only if you are a Pro android user and have a detailed knowledge about Android !”

Although, there is many disadvantages of rooting your android device along with Advantages. Let’s discuss those in details !

[box style='success'] Advantages of Rooting your Android Device [/box]

By rooting your android device, you will be able to change many things in your phone. It includes improving your device’s performance, Having extra space in your device’s internal memory and much more. Let’s discuss each advantages in detail.

[list style='check-green'][list_item]You can Install Custom ROM (OS or Software) [/list_item][/list]

Yes, by having root access of your device, you can install Custom ROM inside your android device. ROM is a software which runs your android device. Different ROM will perform and look different way in your Device. Some ROMs are optimized for best performance whether some are for best graphics. You can choose the best one depending on your use and requirements. You can choose many different firmwares and ROMs and “XDA Developers”. Just google search their name and you will be able to find many new stable ROMs for your device.

[list style='check-green'][list_item] Choose Your Favorite Android Version [/list_item][/list]

By having Root access, you can choose which android version you want to use. XDA Developers create and customize every android version depending on your device. Whether your mobile manufacturer released the upgraded version of the Android or not, still you will be able to upgrade your device’s android version to what ever you want. For an example, I have Samsung Galaxy Ace and Samsung hasn’t announced 4.0.3 ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich ) yet, but I’m using it in my Samsung Galaxy Ace ! Isn’t that cool?

[list style='check-green'][list_item] Memory is Easily Manageable [/list_item][/list]

You can freely choose where you want to install apps. This is not very effective to those who is using high end mobile phones. But, people who are using low end android gadgets suffers a lot with low memory problem. By rooting your device you will be able to force move every app to SD card. Just, root your device and install “DroidSail” app from Google Play. This app require rot permission and can move almost every single app to your SD card. This will save tons of free space in your device. and you will be able t install more apps than usual.

[list style='check-green'][list_item] More Advantages of Rooting Your Device [/list_item][/list]

• You can optimize device performance and hence you have complete control over your device’s battery. You can extend battery life by sacrifying a little bit of performance !
• You can use paid apps for free by patching them using “LuckPatcher”
• You can remove Google advertisements from your device with the same app called ” Lucky Patcher ” which will desable the connection between your device and the server which is pushing advertises to your device. So, your android device will be advertise free.
• You can remove some of the stock apps that android device manufacturer have installed as a default apps.
• And there is many other advantages of rooting your device.

By reading above all the advantages, you will think “I want to Root my android device right no ! “. But, hang on, there is many disadvantages, that you may wan to consider before rooting your device.

[box style='warning'] Disadvantages of Rooting your Android Device [/box]

[list style='error'][list_item] Warranty will be void if you root your device [/list_item][/list]

Every mobile or tablet manufacturer, in short every android device manufacturer restrict processor, GPU and ram performance up to some safe level. And if they are forced to perform better then pre decided level then there is full chances that your device blown up ! So, to prevent this every manufacturer set the rule that if your device is rooted, then they will not consider your device in warranty. So, please if you are frequently visiting your device’s service center then rooting is not for you.

[list style='error'][list_item] There is possibility of bricking your device [/list_item][/list]

Bricking your device mean,  your device’s software is corrupted to the level that you can not fix it your self. Although device manufacturers can resolve it but as your phone’s warranty is void, you can not ask them for any help. So, if your phone is bricked during the rooting procedure then the only thing you can do is ” Buy a New One !” 
So, be careful every time you root your device and strictly follow each steps without missing a single one !

[list style='error'][list_item] Virus and lost of performance [/list_item][/list]

If by mistake or unknowingly you give root access to harmful app (malware) then it will be able to do anything on your device without asking for permission to you. So, after rooting your device please review each app on internet and then install it on your android device if it is trust worthy. So, if you install harmful app, then it will automatically download other malware apps, spread advertisements and virus in your phone and this will affect your phone’s performance as well. Rooting helps to increase phone performance if it used at right way. But, many times because of unawareness of user it decreases performance of android device to the lowest.

[box style='info'] Conclusion [/box]

So, you have read all above Advantages and Disadvantages of rooting your phone. Now, it’s your time to decide whether to root your Android Phone or Tablet or not. The conclusion of the post is, if you are a pro user and know how to play with root of your phone or tablet then there is no problem in rooting it. But, if not, then please it’s batter to stay away from it if you really don’t need it.

If you have decided to root your device then please refer our detailed rooting guide of each and every famous devices at the link given below.

• Rooting guides for every popular android devices