If you are reading this article, then most likely you have heard the word “root rights”, and you probably want to know what this means and why you should even get superuser rights on your smartphone and go through this whole incomprehensible process. We will try to explain to you in more detail what rooting is and why it is cool.

What does it mean to "root Android"?

In a nutshell, getting root rights means that you get superuser rights or, more simply put, you get admin rights on your phone. In more detail, this means that you will be able to completely edit all system files that are not available to ordinary users. That is, you or any applications that work only on rooted devices will be able to access and change system programs and features, such as camera flash, notification flashlights, etc.

You will remove all restrictions given to you by the stock firmware. Getting root rights on Android is the same as jailbreaking on Apple devices. On Windows computers, this is changing your permissions from a simple user to an administrator. It may be clearer to you when you read the full article. So stay tuned.

Will I lose my warranty after rooting?

Of course yes! It is a fact. In the same way, iPhone owners lose their warranty after jailbreaking. But, fortunately, it’s also easy to return to the manufacturer’s stock (standard) firmware (“roll back to stock”) and remove root rights. Therefore, after such manipulations, no one will guess that you had root rights installed and you will then be able to make warranty claims.

Advantages of obtaining root rights on Android smartphones and tablets

Administrator rights open up new horizons for customization and total setup of the gadget, and moreover, it helps you become more experienced in working with a smartphone. Below we present to you a list of benefits with their detailed explanation.

1. You can make a full backup of the files on your device (make a full backup of the entire device)

Let's start with the biggest benefit of rooting: better backups. With a rooted device, you'll likely want to reconfigure your entire system, install a custom ROM, or install apps that require rooting. Since you will be changing the system from the roots, it is very useful to have a backup of applications, user data, or even the entire system. Moreover, it never hurts to have a full backup, as you may accidentally delete an important system file.

The most popular application for backing up the system and individual files is Titanium Backup. Although the Pro version costs about $7, the program deserves it. The application will help you backup all your installed programs and system data.

Another way to make a backup of your device is called a “Nandroid” backup. Restoring the system with such a backup is very similar to restoring the Windows OS to the exact state at the time of the last system backup made. So if your gadget stops working correctly, programs stop responding and loading, then “Nandroid” backup will return you exactly to the point when the backup was made. This will protect you, if, for example, you want to install a different firmware or kernel, and something goes wrong, then you simply use the “Nandroid” backup to correct the situation.

2. You can automate everything

When it comes to automation, Tasker is the one and only application you need. With it you can automate just everything. The program also works on devices without root, but with fewer features and options.

The app has exactly the same philosophy as the online tool If This Then That (IFTTT), but works in a more complex way. For example, you can turn WiFi off/on every time you come home or go somewhere, or turn on Bluetooth and Google Maps when you connect your gadget to the car docking station. And these are just flowers.

3. You will be able to monitor the device even if someone does a "factory reset"

Losing a smartphone or tablet is always a big problem. Moreover, if the device was not lost, but stolen. Of course, it is impossible to prevent theft, but you can track your phone even without installing a special anti-theft application ("anti-theft"), especially since they are visible on the device. This means that the thief can simply delete the application or do a “factory reset”.

When you are rooted, you have the option to install a smartphone spying app such as Cerberus. In this case, the program is installed in the roots of the system. Thus, this program will survive even after a complete reset of the device to factory settings. It is also possible to install a disguised version of the application so that it is hidden in the "apps".

4. You have the opportunity to install custom (modified) versions of Android on your smartphone, which are called custom firmware

As the name implies, custom firmware is an adapted and customized version of Android. It often has unique features and improvements that you will never get on the standard version of this OS. The most popular custom firmwares are CyanogenMod, Paranoid Android and AOKP. These are just a couple of examples, but there are many more. If you want to get a more flexible and understandable system, stable operation, greater performance and long battery life, then you just need to try all these firmwares and choose the best one for yourself that suits all your requirements and desires.

5. You can use "Xposed Framework" to customize your device

Xposed is the basis for all available graphics modules and allows you to customize the appearance of the system. That is, you can get all the settings and operating features that are available on custom firmware, but for this you do not need to install such firmware. It is enough to configure the stock one with the "Xposed Framework". This framework is also suitable if you do not want to install a whole firmware because you only need to configure a few individual functions. All you need to do is install a specific module. Moreover, the framework is easy to install on your phone or tablet. In addition, it also works on custom firmware.

6. You can increase system performance and improve battery life

With superuser rights, you have the ability to change the processor frequency on your device. Overclocking the CPU will give you more performance, while underclocking the CPU will improve battery life. Test out the SetCPU app, available on Google Play for $2. This is an excellent program that has many useful features, such as creating a couple of CPU profiles that switch automatically depending on the set conditions.

Ads are very annoying, especially on small screen smartphones. If certain applications bombard you with tons of advertisements, you can use blocking utilities and applications. But you should know that developers sometimes earn income from such advertising, and if the application does not have advertising, then most likely it is paid. Therefore, do not block all advertising entirely, support the developers, because without their work there would be no free programs.

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If you obtain root rights correctly, then it is not a risky business, and of course, obtaining administrator rights has a large number of advantages in comparison with non-rooted gadgets. Stock firmware, or standard Android, is a very good system, but having an unlimited number of customization options is much better. In this article, we only a little clarified the essence of such a concept as root rights, but we hope that you realized the full potential of your device after receiving them.

Sooner or later, any Android device user is faced with the need to install ROOT rights to their device. Sometimes this need arises because of an application that refuses to work without ROOT rights; sometimes access to system files is required in order to change or configure something.

But, in most cases, users refuse to install ROOT rights because they believe that it is too difficult and they will not be able to cope. It's actually quite simple though. Long gone are the days when, to install root rights, you had to study long instructions and sit for hours on your smartphone. Now there are solutions that allow you to install ROOT rights in just a couple of minutes, even if you don’t understand it at all.

In this article we will look at one of these methods. Now you will learn how to install root rights on Android using just one application and even without using a computer.

Step #1: Install the Framaroot app on your Android smartphone.

Download the APK file, copy it to your smartphone and install. Before installation, be sure to ensure that your device allows installation of applications from unknown sources. You can find out more about this in our article about.

Step #2: Launch the Framaroot app on your smartphone.

After installing the Framaroot application, you need to launch it. This can be done using a shortcut on the desktop and in the list of applications.

Step #3: Select “Install SuperSU”

Step No. 4. Choose a method for obtaining ROOT rights.

Step No. 5. Installing Root rights on Android.

After this, the Framaroot application will install root rights on your Android smartphone and notify you about it using a pop-up window.

At the end of this article, we will consider the most likely problems that may arise when using Framaroot.

Problem #1: My device is supported by the Framaroot app, but I couldn't install ROOT rights.

Most likely, the firmware on your Android device has been updated, in which the developers have closed the vulnerability used by the Framaroot application. Try another way.

Problem #2: I get error number 1 to 10.

Framaroot cannot exploit the vulnerability. It is possible that your smartphone does not have this vulnerability or you are using an outdated version of the Framaroot application.

Problem No. 3. How to remove ROOT rights obtained using Framaroot.

Launch Framaroot and select “Remove Root Rights”. You can also remove Root rights using other methods.

I think many of you have heard this expression, but not many understand what it is (not to mention how to do it). Now I will help you figure it out.

The article consists of the following sections:

What are root rights and why are they needed at all?

When you buy a new smartphone, you notice a lot of programs on it that, let’s say, as is, you don’t need at all. But what happens is you can't delete them. At the same time, they also take up space in memory!
So, root rights mean full access to the system. You can do whatever you want, from changing the icon on a system app to uninstalling it.

Key benefits of full access:

• ability to work with system applications;
• the ability to “give” any application full access to the system;
• unlimited work with the interface: change icons, themes, system sounds, greetings and pictures or animations when turned on;
• full access to the bootloader, which allows you to change the firmware without difficulty;
• the ability to install applications directly onto the memory card;
• a backup copy with all applications that were installed on the system at that time;
• a special system manager that allows you to see and edit previously hidden system files.

And the last thing to tell you before moving on to the practical part is this is a warning:

• you will lose the warranty on the device;
• you can damage the operating system if you do things you are not sure about. Therefore: delete, add, change, but only if you are confident in the correctness of your actions.

Basic ways to get root access

Naturally, there are special programs that make this easier. I will roughly divide them into two types:

• PC programs;
• programs for an Android device.

Below I will tell you about the main ones and teach you how to use them. But first you will have to learn how to perform the actions that you will need in any of the ways:

• connect the device in USB debugging mode;
• Allow installation of applications from unknown sources.

USB debugging mode

The algorithm of actions is quite simple and similar on devices with any version of Android OS.
1. Go to the settings of your device and select the “Accessibility” section, the “For Developers” item.

2. Set the switch to the “on” position opposite the “USB Debugging” item. Confirm your decision.

3. After connecting the device to the PC, you will see a message in the notification bar about enabling debugging.

Permission to install from unknown sources
Go to settings, go to the security section. Set the switch to the “on” position next to the “Unknown sources” item.

That's it, we're done with the preparation, now let's move directly to root rights.

Full access using PC programs

In this section, I will talk in detail about how to root your android device using some PC software.

Root access using the Kingo Android Root program

1. Download Kingo Android ROOT program to your PC.

2. Install the program.

one of the screenshots when installing the KingoRoot program

4. Next, launch the Kingo Android ROOT program. Only after this, connect your device to the PC via USB cable.

5. When the device is detected and all drivers are installed, click “ROOT”. The process of hacking the system will begin. When it is done, reboot your device.

I hope everything is clear to you. Let's move on to the next method.

Root access using the VROOT program

If you were unable to get root access using the previous program, then most likely your Android device is made in China. Therefore, try to do approximately the same thing using the VROOT program. Below are instructions.
1. Download the program from the official website to your PC. Yes, it is worth noting that it is in Chinese, so be careful. Click the green button to download as shown in the picture.

2. Now install the program. The installation process is identical to any other, just look at the pictures and follow it. Don't forget to check the box to launch the application (last screenshot).

3. Now you need to enable USB Debugging Mode on your device and allow installation of applications from unknown sources.

4. Connect the device via USB cable. And click the "Root" button. Wait for the root access process to complete.

These are, in my opinion, the two best programs in this category. Just follow all the steps as described above and you will succeed.

Full access using Android programs

In this section, I will show you how to get root rights using Android programs. All actions will need to be performed directly from your Android device.

Root access using the KINGROOT program

This is a fairly easy-to-use program, which is why it is the most popular.
1. First, download the installation file from the official website directly from your device (this will be easier than from a computer). Click "Free Download". Confirm saving the file. The screenshot clearly shows the site address and also shows what needs to be done. You can see the download status in the notification bar.

Note: When downloading the installation file, it is advisable to have a high-speed Internet connection via WiFi.
2. Now you need to install the application. Before doing this, allow installation from unknown sources. Then go to the downloads directory and click on the appropriate file. Everything is shown in the pictures, please be careful.

3. Now install the application by clicking on the “Install” button.

4. Find the Kingroot application shortcut on one of your desktops. Click on it to launch. Immediately the application will begin to determine the model of your device, as well as whether it is already rooted.

5. Now that the definition is over, click on the “TRY TO ROOT” button to get root rights. And wait for the device to reboot, which will inform you that the process of hacking the system is over.

Root access using OneClickRoot program

Unfortunately, this program no longer works for free (a couple of years have passed since this article was written). At the office The site only has a paid version for $30.

This program is much lighter than the previous one and, moreover, immediately after scanning it tells you whether it can open root access to your device.

1. I won't tell you much about how to download and install the application. You need to perform all the steps similarly to the case described above. Everything (including

Let's imagine a situation - you bought a car, but it has an additional lock on the hood, for which you do not have the keys? Even if you do not have the skills of a car mechanic, this situation is unlikely to suit anyone and the logical question would be - why do I need such a car? But this is exactly what happens with tablets and smartphones running the Android operating system: the owner does not have full access to the device—root or superuser rights. What to do if you need to look “under the hood” of your phone, for example, to see the saved Wi-Fi password, because without obtaining superuser privileges you won’t be able to do this.
To get Ruth on Android, you previously had to do a lot of “dancing with a shaman’s tambourine”: namely, study specialized forums, find and download a special modified custom bootloader for your model, and with its help, actually hack your own device.
But, fortunately, over time the situation has changed radically. Now installing Root rights on Android 4.4, 5.1 or 6 is very simple on most mobile devices, with the rare exception of some models. Here are three simple and quick methods that I prefer to use myself.

The first two methods require a direct connection of the tablet or phone to the computer.
In addition, in the settings of the Android operating system itself, you need to enable USB debugging. To do this, go to “Settings”:

Find the “For Developers” or “Developer Mode” section and enter it.

Check the USB Debugging option. After this, you can connect the device to your computer and run the program.

1 way. Kingo Root

As for me, this is the fastest and most convenient method that has never let me down with any smartphone model.
You can download the Kingo Root program for free on the official website: link.
Install the software on your computer and run:

The application asks you to connect your phone or tablet. No problem! Let's connect... If the debugging mode is not enabled, the program will helpfully remind you of this:

After she sees the mobile device, you can safely press one single button:

Click on the “Finish” button.

Also, the Kingo Root program allows you to repeat the procedure, if necessary, or remove superuser rights, returning everything as it was.

Method 2. vRoot

This is perhaps the easiest way to install Root on Android devices today, although I only use it if I haven’t worked out the first method. The only inconvenience is that the utility is completely Chinese with an interface in hieroglyphs. There seems to be a Russian version, but I haven’t seen it yet. But it is very, very simple. You can download vRoot to your computer, and it is completely free. Install and launch. The utility should see the phone and show its model:

After this, the button indicated by the arrow should turn green and can be pressed. After the procedure is completed, you will see a message like this:

Click on the green button again. The device will reboot and return with the acquired superuser rights. A Chinese SuperUser will be created on it, which, if necessary, can later be replaced with Russian SuperSU or a localized version installed.

3 way. Framaroot

This clever option allows you to install Root on Android directly from the phone or tablet itself. To do this, you need to download the Framaroot program from here and put it on your phone or its memory card. Next, you need to go to its security settings and check the box that allows you to install applications from unknown sources:

In it you need to select Superuser or SuperSU. If everything goes well, the following window should appear:

This means that you were able to successfully obtain root rights on your Android device. All that remains is to reboot it and then you can use all its functions without restrictions.

If you still have any questions, then I think this simple and understandable video instruction will answer many of them: