Why Root Android? Top 10 Reasons

Written article: www.phonebuff.com/2012/01/root...
In this video, I share with you the top 10 reasons for rooting your Android phone. I know a lot of you have either rooted or are considering rooting your phone, so I wanted to make a quick video talking about the advantages. Root is also referred to as root access or root permissions. Some people call it jailbreaking, but this applies more so to iOS and WP7. The top 10 reasons to root your Android phone are:
1) Wifi tethering
2) Overclock the processor
3) Custom ROMs and Kernels
4) Complete customization
5) Early updates to Android version
6) Remove bloatware
7) Take screen shots (for pre Android 4.0 devices)
8) Root only apps
9) Better backup
10) Because you can!
I don't know about you, but just WiFi tethering, overclocking, and early updates are enough to convince me to root my phone. Add custom ROMs, removal of bloatware, and those awesome root only apps and I think most of you would want to root.
Of course there is a down side. Rooting your phone does pose the risk of bricking your phone if you do it wrong (as in, your phone won't work anymore) and also voids the manufacturer warranty. You can flash back to stock (take away root) and most of the times manufacturers can't tell, but its still a risk. Sometimes you can't. So be warned!
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[@vilepium]

he doesnt fcking blink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DrGoodwrench64]

Or take a breath.

[@tashawngriffith5524]

Sherk he blinked at 5:02

[@pretamdhar6458]

Tashawn Griffith no he blinked at 4:59 :D

[@tashawngriffith5524]

Pretam Dhar nah, seems like 5:00 on the dot :)

[@pastel_pink7919]

he blinks off camera

[@PhoneBuff]

Lol I never realized how little I blinked in this video! Now that I think about it... I rarely lose in staring competitions. Try it. I dare you. HAHAHA

[@Hittoman]

Do You Even Blink Bro ? O_o !!

[@momukri]

+tobi toobi (Hitman) He rooted his "blink" kernel.

[@AdanGulNawaz]

+momukri rit!!😅

[@harshdixit5882]

Why doesn't he blinks his eyes 😂😂😂

[@arshanshagarwal3565]

He did as the same time you did

[@gabrielfiek3040]

he is blinking, you just cant see it because of your screens refresh rate

[@HunterRodrigez]

those nostrils... hypnotizing

[@ukogmickey]

haha I thought I was the only one finding it weird that I carnt stop staring at those Nostrils.

[@DarkHorseDream]

i cant stop staring at the way he tilts his head back and sticks out hit fat lips while he talks. this is common among some people. its weird. he's weird.

[@caddymercedez]

Lol true that...

[@tommykramer430]

gross!

[@dottydaggs8780]

Scarred for life

[@felaa09]

he blinked at 6:23.... anyway i cant root my phone -.-

[@youtubeuser84848]

+Maria Infante it literally takes like 5 min

[@felaa09]

I already tried like 10 times rooting my phone, i did manage a soft root. The root i did didn't trip my knox. i used Odin3. Im trying to root galaxy s5 SM-G900P

[@youtubeuser84848]

try to use Kingo ROOT if you havent already :)

[@felaa09]

First i tried rooting my phone with. For some reason my phone is not supported. I tried it on galaxy s2 and it worked for that one. :(

[@felaa09]

+Maria Infante oops didn't finish writing all of my sentence. i meant to say that that's the first root method i tried and it didn't work. I think I'll just take it to a geek store. :) thanks for replying back :D

[@EggHead72]

Great Video!! I really hate being asked the question why do you need to root... or what is root.. now I just link them to this video.. very nice job..!!!

[@slackerr]

what a cool dude. i used to know a bunch of chill people who were on top of tech like this but are now too busy with work and stuff so it's tough to bother them. you seem knowledgeable and willing to get the rest of us slackers on point. thanks man.

[@GTAVModding1ModifiedHD]

This video is like having a staring contest...

[@moansari786]

DONT ROOT YOU CAN BE BRICKED (PHONE TURNS INTO A BRICK AND DOESNT WORK) PLEASE DONT DO IT . IF YOU WANT A CUSTOM ROM DOWNLOAD A FUCKING LAUNCHER DONT LISTEN TO THIS FOOL IT WASTES TIME AND MONEY!!!!!!!

[@hishammohammed7644]

50℅ of comment about his nostrils 48℅ of comment about he not blinking 2℅ some other fucking things

[@hudahashmi5287]

Great video :) One question though because I think I missed it, can you change/edit the popup notifications (the one's that appear on the bottom of your screen like "Could not refresh feed" or "Wifi connected") if you have rooted your phone?

[@michaelplaskett2947]

i have a kyocera hydro icon . tha front and back cam an flash light stopped werkin , will rooting this fone fix tha problem ?

[@patrickaune5324]

HE NEVER BLINKS

[@ukogmickey]

He blinks using his Nostrils

[@DrGoodwrench64]

Reason 10 is the ONLY tip that you SHOULD follow. A Note3 is almost a $1000 paid for and out the door. I don't care who it's branded to. Rooting is not the way to go. I noticed that the dude failed to mention that some ROMs, once rooted, CANNOT be unrooted, ever. Like my Note3. If I were to root it, there's no going back. My warranty would be voided. And, I'd probably be dropped by my carrier. The rooted device would be banned from their network at the very least. Otherwise, if you have a "spare" phone that you're willing to sacrifice and you want to see what you can do in God-mode, by all means, knock yourself out and have a little fun. But I wouldn't root the phone I depend on unless I knew exactly what I was doing and am aware of all the risks involved. Look before you leap in. Nothing is quite as eye-opening as noticing that there is no water in the pool you're diving into, when you're in mid-air. Food for thought. ...... You decide.

[@vadorsky6671]

nicely said my friend

[@Pisces022588]

This was very insightful. I always wondered what itmeant to root.

[@Talonades]

Great video, very informative and concise

[@adrianmartinez8426]

Nice video and all. But I don't think he blinked at all throughout this video o.o

[@brendyn7282]

7:08 well it's an almost blink

[@isles911]

thank god!!finally a professional video!!! youtube is full of crap sometimes!good video mate!

[@atouyongo]

Hey, can u please show a full description step-by-step as of how to root htc desire 601 dual sim running android 4.2.2

[@TonesDroneVisuals]

I accidentally ran over my one week old Galaxy S4.Now it's totally rooted

[@ancap_rem]

Will root wipe your device, or do you have to manually wipe it? I've seen many tutorials on how to root, and none of them say to wipe your device.

[@CarlMGregory]

Depends on device.

[@ancap_rem]

Like the Galaxy S4?

[@MarselKoci]

Just rooting it won't wipe your S4. However it you want a Custom ROM you will have to wipe/factory data reset which will wipe your data such as your apps and such, but it will leave your pictures and other data such as things in folders in tact.

[@ancap_rem]

Thanks, I'm just going to root. :)

[@bcjcben]

What about S2?

[@raymond_0023]

so if yuh root your android phone yuh can customize how the battery looks like ,howbthe font looks like and other stuff ?

[@ruthpratt6496]

Thank you for that video. It was quite informative and I (for one) really learned a few things.

[@brokefornow]

If android isn't limited and open source, why the reason to Root/jailbreak the phone?

[@lemonysnicket4002]

brilliant

[@jimmy.christian]

Root android or Root beer better? I'm confused

[@juniorkawai6131]

Put your android phone into a glass of cold root beer...problem solved. Taste better too!

[@lollyfady940]

LOL

[@angelisone]

How to get USB Wifi Adapter (works on MAC/PC) to work on Android? Please provide steps if this is not a hard question.

[@djMCGC]

Thanks for the video. I want to root my HTC Thunderbolt and Droid X. What do you recommend and how should I do this?

[@justindaniel443]

Anyone else watching this in 2k17?

[@aidenbrown4288]

JRRAL yup lmao

[@jacksonparham922]

Should i, or should I not 😞

[@Amrit1556]

That's my question too. I'm kinda worried that I ruin my phone. :P

[@teamxep4252]

+Amrit Buhorah same question in my head

[@Amrit1556]

+Muhd Arif Lol I finally decided not to root. :P I prefer have my phone not rooted but in good condition than having in rooted an MAYBE have issues in the future.

[@teamxep4252]

+Amrit Buhorah what phone are u using?

[@pedubswarren]

+Amrit Buhorah ive rooted nothing happens until you mess uo the flash

[@T.Q.]

Thanks for the info. Had no idea what rooting Android meant, I usually use Blackberry and iOS. Much appreciated.

[@jeantsaiaviation]

when you are rooted can you still download apps from play store that you don't need to be rooted for ?

[@rupeshshrestha1731]

Jst once blink man.... its free... :-D

[@oprahmainverson7013]

h

[@JCDvain]

Jailbroken iPhone > A Rooted Android device.

[@Quantumfarts]

You wish kid

[@MrGrizzly675]

simple language and informative ...... thanx bud

[@JANEEDISTURBED]

Ok. Now you said you have a video showing us how to Root our android. But do you have one for say...Rooting For Dummies 101, or v 1.0 lol? THAT would be VERY helpful! Especially for those of us who know a few things tech wise, but who have never done anything such as rooting in general. Sounds EXTREMELY helpful! But will be no good, and of no use if we cannot utilize the ability you speak of here. If you'd be able to point in the right direction of such a video you have created, I personally, would be FOREVER GRATEFUL! Thanks!

[@maxryan4]

This is how a video is suppose to be, every word he uses that a unfamiliar person would not know he describes in full detail! defiantly worth a like and subscribe!

[@chrissythepoet3787]

i have a android tablet on 4.1.1 If I update to a newer version of android will I be able to save apps to sd card?

[@jayfoolem1]

I got a note 3 off the Internet and it was blacklist. Just wondering if I root it will that help..

[@joesparaison6469]

thanks for the video i was unsure about rooting my phone but not anymore...but it would be nice if you had a video on how to root .. because i have a GALAXY S3 from verizon running 4.1.2

[@branal2665]

What is the Safest guaranteed way to root an LG motion, ( without using a computer) ?

[@TheQuirkyCoupleChannel]

Good stuff man! Thanks a lot!

[@jenniferlowe4826]

Does rooting a phone originally unsupportive of wifi tethering supportive of it after the root? Just curious.

[@ramandeeprathor1170]

You said titanium backup gets all important files such as contacts and high scores, but if you flash your phone (assuming that means wipe it clean) to a new Android OS, doesn't that mean the backup from titanium backup will be incomparable since that app backs up the os as well. So if you were to recover a back up on a different OS, it shouldn't work because it would attempt to reload the previous OS. Please help, I'm very confused.

[@jenniferlowe4826]

Can rooting make a phone that is originally unsupportive of wifi tethering be supportive after the root? Just curious

[@shoofte]

hey phone buff my android says that my device is in conpatiable with an app so could you do a video on how to fix this problem??

[@mettta88]

If I root the my HTC EVO for the tethering, can I get rid of my AT&T internet plan? And just connect my phone to my computer to get on the internet?

[@addielmuniz615]

What can I do if my note 2 doesnt let me turn on the mobile hotspot, when I turn it on it automacally switch it off?

[@ronielpagaran2105]

very informative... thanks

[@pengikutyesus4689]

Agreed. One of the best explanation for dummies such as myself. Thanks for the vid!

[@kelliewinkel7063]

Will rooting allow me to use a Verizon Samsung Galaxy Stellar on my T mobile plan.

[@welshdude4291]

hi there just bought a sony z2 keeps giving annoying beep telling me i have no network how can i get rid of it its sooooooo annoying beeping in the house please help

[@mutasemghazi2902]

thanx for the video , u made it easy to understand , but i ave a question , i ave a galaxy s4 i733 for att , how can i unlock it , i tried almost all the ways described on youtube , Android version is 4.2.2 and its kernel version

[@davidal1982gmail]

I have HTC evo 3d/4g half rooted? Says unlocked on boot menu but still no root permission. Can u help?

[@matejcerman4494]

Is there a way how to keep pre-loaded applications (like Samsung's ones) when changing ROM ? Thx for answer.

[@GeorgiGK9]

how can i create self meta-inf file for custom rom ... because MTK Phones have not a lot custom rom´s

[@stevisamatijevic6858]

Tell me please, I have a samsung galaxy s5 when it Rutuja that you 'll be able to play games such as the one you are paying and to take them off only with a google ?

[@dragonix1000]

what do you think rooting a clone phone ? i got a samsung galaxy s3 mini clone can i root it ?

[@pablotorres6997]

Thank you! I was wondering what was the point ... Succint but persuasive. Is there any risks or negative effects? Again thank you.

[@brittanycagle1282]

can you get apps that arent compatible with your device onve you have rooted? samsung galaxy mega sgh-m819n

[@KhurramShahzad-un2uf]

i have galaxy note edge at&t i want to know 2 things how can i upgrade to android 6.0 and system is using about half of my ram is tehe any solution to solve this my mobile left with just 1 gb ram

[@doktorabdou2329]

Is it possible to root a Wiko Lenny 2 ?If possible can you please make a video about how to do so ?

[@mikeraposo]

I have the ZTE n861 with public mobile do you know how I can root it I have been looking everywhere and can't find info that helps if you have any info that would be great thanks

[@Haraldikalvalid]

Thank you for this info! I just got a used android phone and I really want to use it to it's full potential. I'll root it right now :D

[@DJrolltideroll]

Hi ya ;) I have a Samsung S3 and I was wondering what is the best "free" app. for the Hot Spot wifi. I've seen so many reviews on different apps,but im new at this and I really need the best advise. Oh and I should also root? Please any help would be great. BTW I use Straight Talk from walmarts if that makes any differences. Thanks a lot! :)

[@MrDrakeulah]

wheres the video you were talking about how to use Metamorph?

[@Dillinger86]

thank you for taking the time to tell me

[@GRAMO107]

I HAVE A TABLET ALCATEL PIXI 7 AND I'M TRYING TO CONNECT AN EXTERNAL KEYBOARD AND NOTHING'S HAPPENING I CONNECTED IT TO OTHER DEVICES (G2, G3, HP TABLET) AND IT WORKS BUT NO MY PIXI 7, WOULD THE ROOTING HELP ME WITH THIS???

[@clashingwithjman6318]

very good and informative video thanks :)

[@MichaelMyles-whoosh]

Great and informative vid.

[@GONINSANE]

Hey guys, I really need your help! I'm trying to install Cyanogenmod 11 on my S2X. Problem is, my S2X runs Android 4.0.3 and does not have the newest radio needed to install Cyanogenmod 11. I am not able to update my device to Android 4.1.3 so I was able to find a zip file of the Jelly Bean radio that is able to meet Cyanogenmod's standards. Can I put a 4.1.3 radio on my phone running 4.0.3? Would it work? If not, can you explain any other methods to get around this?

[@midguardz]

are you saying on number 1 you can make wifi into say 3g so i could use the internet anywhere outside etc without needing to be near a wifi router? I have an android samsung tab 2 10.1 is it worthwhile to root or should i wait a couple of years when my warrantee expires?

[@harriekurnia6318]

Thankyou Dude,, regard from Indonesia

[@highcheeseman667]

So your saying rooting is like making a system restore like windows and haveing more than 1 user like windows?

[@Jason-ig7cn]

I have a phone through Boost Mobile(LG VOLT), If I root my phone, will I be able to still get their services still?

[@andrehavanabar]

Hi have the sony xperia go. can u tell me how to root well? thanks

[@DevilsTearGaming]

If you root, will you still be able to using service such as call/text from your carrier?

[@thecraftguy21]

Hello.. i have a question... i have a nite 2 with the recent oda update for multi tasking .. would i have to do it again if i root ? Thanx

[@mido5213]

help me please with my lg my touch 4g e739 i can't find the kernal on the cm website it has been removed !

[@franz888]

should i back up my music, images and stuff before rooting? asking because i dont want to re download everything again

[@mickaelsaenz413]

Hey I have a question if I root my GS3 and I dont like it can still go back or its gonna be forever?

[@OnionInfinite17]

Does your phone have to be unlocked in order to root it? I have a Galaxy S2 which i want to root, how can this be done and what is the latest way to do it?

[@szczurolak]

I have a question. I have LG Optimus L3 and it got only 150MB of system memory. I download a lot of games, so I move everything I install to the internal memory if possible. But even when moved, the apps still leave some files in the system memory, so now I have only 40MB of free space in it and for example if I'd want to download something bigger than 40MB, it would be impossible. Will rooting my LG and using Link2Sd or something similar allow me to move those files also?

[@mersf559]

what is the best, most updated way to root the galaxy s3? Im thinking about doing it and this is my first time. I would also like a link in what to do and what to get once i have rooted my phone. thanks!

[@lolerskatz5123]

How do I backup my Nexus 4 since there's no sd card? I want to backup everything like settings, apps, app data, sms, etc. since I want to flash a new rom. What can I do?

[@shorifulislammd]

helpful, Can you tell me how do I root my Android 2.3.6. please show the full process. thank you.

[@justinchancellor5620]

question, i am running android 4.1.2 on my razr maxx hd. i want to root it b/c i want to customize it the way I want. but my question is, how/what is rooting and when i root it, does it go to a specific version like ICS or JB? I want it to still runn JB but want it to look totally different than what it looks like. any help is appreciated.

[@Dhruv9185]

hey phonebuff is rooting android like jailbreaking apple devices.Does it voids the warranty

[@TiberiusWallace]

Early update and removal of bloat can be done just by getting the ROM for the next version as soon as it comes along. I'm in the UK and my Galaxy S3 has not network bloatware and I'm running 4.2.2. Moving to 2.3 vanilla from the HTC developer website on my desire got rid of bloat as well - worth pointing out since my S3 isn't network locked.

[@valeeshahamiora306]

Gr8, I now have 10 Reasons to root my phone and info afta 7:10 is noted Thanx heaps

[@skyfish274]

Do you know how to use tethering after rooting the phone? Do I need a third party app, or can I just turn on hotspot and it will be activated and I will not be charged

[@DaPrinc383]

Question: I rooted my Galaxy s6, but now I can not enable my Private Mode. Is there a video tutorial to show a way it can be fixed???? Please and thank you

[@BlueCowzForever]

One question, my phone is currently on Froyo and i want to upgrade to ICS, but I guess my phone wasn't on the "list" of phones that got to be upgraded :( So if i was to root my phone, would i be able to upgrade to ICS? Thanks :D

[@Koolricoz1]

if i root my phone (s3) i can still have the official update ( the usual update by Wi-Fi)?

[@sasukecocclasherrasengan]

i was alittle concernd what iwould get by rooting thanks to you iam convinced and i rooted my tablet

[@iTechie17]

Is there any safe way to root your galaxy s3? I've been hearing about people getting stuck in brick/recovery mode.

[@bodybychiken]

How do you reverse a root if you have to send it in?

[@erikbennett4874]

I was wondering if you would may know how to root a mytouch e739 for t mobile

[@thecarchannel2896]

Hello there, I've watched your program on how to root a android. And 10 top reason you should root. Very good tuts, thank you!. now my phone is rooted I tryd changing my boot up pictures and by accident deleted my lock screen files.. now my phone won't close/lock at alll any suggestions ? Thank you

[@rpgfan72]

nice vid it helps,yo i have a question?i have a motorola droid 2 [v2.3.4] i want to be able to get better versions and upgrade this old version to the newer v.so as to get better apps and stuff...is this what rooting does?