Over time, when using a smartphone, it becomes necessary to get Root access to control the device with Android OS. What are these root rights or access, how to quickly and safely get them on your Android device - you will find out by reading this article.
What is Root Rights
Root - the name of a special account of the operating UNIX or similar systems. The user of such an account can do everything with the software part of his smartphone. As a rule, only you get Root access, the warranty for the device is automatically canceled. Probably, the difference is Chinese smartphones (except Lenovo, Xiaomi and UMI), in which root access was initially open.
Why do you need root access
Let's take a closer look at what can be done with a smartphone using the super-account capabilities:
1. Full control of the installed "factory" programs. Quite often, the manufacturer installs programs that you will never use, but they take up space.
2. Installing and using alternative programs for creating backups, flashing the kernel, installing patches (software add-ons that add or remove the standard function of the system), etc.
3. Install the cracked PlayMarket, with which you will be able to install programs that are not supported by your smartphone.
If all of the above points are necessary, then the only question remains - how to get Root access to an Android device.
Getting Root Access Using Kingo Android Program
In fact, for each smartphone, this procedure is unique and there is always a risk that the device may not turn on after the next firmware or patch installation. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you think twice before starting.
So, as we wrote above, the procedure is unique for each device, but there are methods that work in 99% of cases. Below we will look at getting root access using the Kingo Android Root software package.
The program supports almost all major manufacturers of smartphones and tablets based on Android (Samsung, Nexus, HTC, LG, Lenov, Acer, Sony, etc.). The full list can be viewed on the site, but as practice shows, it is much larger.
And so let's get started:
1. Download the program from the official website;
2. Then we connect the device to the computer using a USB cable, first you need to enable the "" mode. Kingo Andorid - it will determine what device you have and install the necessary drivers.
3. After the correct driver is installed, just click the "Root" button and wait a little. If prompts appear, click "Finish".
4. After root access is obtained, kingo will ask you to reboot the device. Congratulations Root rights are activated.
Also, using Kingo Android Root, you can do the opposite, for this click the "Remove Root" button. What really pleases is that the program is completely free and safe. But remember, as always, all actions on the device are performed at your own peril and risk.
p.s. After you have fully acquired super-administrator rights, the program can be uninstalled.
How to check if root access has been obtained?
This is not difficult, for this go to the Play Market in the search, type in the root checker and install any of the proposed ones (for example, this one), run and press the Verify Root Access button. If it says (Sorry! This device has’t root), then access is not granted.
The process of obtaining root rights itself does not lead to the loss of information or data, so the procedure is painless. The only question after rooting is "What programs can you trust?" Remember! If the program asks for root access, then it has full control over your smartphone or tablet.
If you don't succeed, you can try.
I think many of you have heard this expression, but not many understand what it is (I'm not talking about 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 they are, you don't need at all. But what happens is you cannot delete them. At the same time, they also take up space in the memory!
So, root-rights are full access to the system. You can do whatever you want, from changing the icon on a system app to removing it.
Key benefits of full access:
- the ability to work with system applications;
- the ability to "endow" any of the applications with full access to the system;
- unlimited work with the interface: change icons, themes, system sounds, greeting and picture or animation when turned on;
- full access to the bootloader, which allows you to change the firmware without difficulty;
- the ability to install applications directly to a memory card;
- a backup copy with all applications that are installed on the system at that time;
- a special system manager that allows you to see and edit previously hidden system files.
And one last thing to tell you before moving on to the practical part, this is a warning:
- you will lose your device warranty;
- you can damage the operating system if you do something you are not sure about. Therefore: remove, add, change, but only if you are confident in the correctness of your actions.
The main ways to get root access
Naturally, there are special programs to make this easier. I will conventionally divide them into two types:
- programs on a PC;
- programs for the android device.
Below I will tell you about the main ones and teach you how to use them. But first, you have to learn how to perform the actions that you need in any of the ways:
- connect the device in USB debugging mode;
- Allow the installation of applications from unknown sources.
USB debugging mode
The algorithm of actions is quite simple and is 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 item "USB debugging". Confirm your decision.
3. After connecting the device to the PC, you will see a message about enabling debugging in the notification bar.
Permission to install from unknown sources
Enter the settings, in the security section. Set the switch to the "on" position opposite the item "Unknown sources".
Everything, with the preparation finished, now go directly to root-rights.
Full access via PC software
In this section, I will explain in detail how to root your android device using some PC programs.
Root access with Kingo Android Root
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 then connect your device to the PC via USB.
5. When the device is found and all drivers are installed, click "ROOT". The process of hacking the system will begin. When it's done, restart your device.
I hope you understand everything. 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 using the VROOT program. Below is the instruction.
1. Download the program from the official website to your PC. Yes, it's worth noting that it is in Chinese, so be careful. Click to download the green button, 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. 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 installing applications from unknown sources.
4. Connect your device via USB cable. And click the "Root" button. Wait for the end of the process of obtaining root access.
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 root 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, and therefore the most popular.
1. First, download the installation file from the official website directly from your device (it will be easier than from a computer). Click Free Download. Confirm to save the file. The screenshot clearly shows the address of the site, and also shows what needs to be done. In the notification bar, you can see the download status.
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 download directory and click on the appropriate file. Everything is shown in the pictures, be careful.
3. Now install the application by clicking on the "Install" button.
4. Locate the Kingroot application shortcut on one of the 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, when 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 jailbreaking the system is over.
Root access using the OneClickRoot program
Unfortunately, this program no longer works for free (a couple of years have passed since this article was written). At the office. site only 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 on your device.
- I won't tell you much about how to download and install the application. It is necessary to perform all actions in the same way as in the case described above. All (including
Recovery guides always indicate that an application requires root access to function properly. What is it, why is it dangerous and what is root access for - read about it here.
What is root rights (superuser rights)
Ruth Is an analogue of jailbreak in iOS. It allows Android users to dive deeper into the phone's subsystem, work with it in the same way as with an sd card or the internal memory of a mobile device.
Android uses the same permissions as Linux. Everything you do is done on behalf of your limited user. Any running application can also use these rights with the consent of the user.
Root user = superuser. His rights are not limited, he can access any file or folder, perform any file operation in the Android OS.
In simple terms, root access is the ability to work with the root file system in the Android OS without restrictions.
What happens when rooting?
Rooting- modification of the file system in order to grant superuser rights to the root directory of the smartphone / tablet.
The root program gets full access to Android. As a result, the root user has an unlimited list of rights on the Android device. If a program is given superuser rights, it can also do whatever it wants on the phone.
How to find out if a phone is rooted
It's actually very easy to find out if the phone is rooted. If you've recently bought a phone and are running stock Android firmware, it makes sense that you don't have root access.
If the phone is used or you do not remember whether you installed root, you can check the status using the Root Checker program. The app will detect if there is a superuser / su access on the Android device.
Why root: the main reasons
By gaining root rights, you can easily bypass any restrictions set by the default smartphone manufacturer. In particular, you can
- Launch more applications with a wide list of privileges, manually accept or deny the permissions of a specific application installed on Android;
- Unobstructed Android OS install unofficial firmware;
- Provide programs for data recovery with access to the phone memory;
- One of the most obvious incentives to root your Android is to rid yourself of viruses that cannot be removed from your smartphone without having root privileges. Of course, there are antiviruses in nature with preinstalled root access, but these are in the minority;
- Install special applications and custom flash rom "s;
- In general, improve the performance of the tablet, more flexibly customize the appearance of the phone, overclock or slow down the processor of a mobile device using root access.
Some applications, using superuser rights, will allow:
- Run all your apps and data in Android memory,
- Create a secure tunnel on the Internet,
- Make the device a wireless access point (hotspot) - in other words, set up a wireless network via wifi (see "tethering" on Wikipedia), even if it was disabled by the default firmware developer.
Why is root for the phone dangerous?
Android mobile device manufacturers are interested in discouraging rooting. Inappropriate handling of superuser rights leads to the failure of smartphones and tablets. However, for the power user, the risk of screwing up the phone is minimal, and the potential benefits of rooting - judging from the above list - are impressive.
There are three potential dangers when activating root access:
1. Cancellation of Warranty. Some vendors have found rooted enabled on the phone and deny the warranty.
It is worth keeping in mind, however, that you can always revoke root access to the file system of a mobile device. If you need to send your device for repair, just roll back to the original (backup) firmware, and no one will ever know that you got root access.
2. Turning the phone into a "brick": If rooting is unsuccessful, there is a risk of turning the device into a so-called "brick".
The surest way to avoid breaking your phone is to carefully follow the instructions when obtaining root rights on verified web resources, mobile portals. Make sure the manual is applicable to your device and that the custom firmwares are compatible with it.
Pay attention to user reviews with a similar device: perhaps they have already installed the root, or vice versa - turned it into a “brick” and are in shock.
3. Increased vulnerability. Rooting Android reduces security. Services and applications with unrestricted rights can create a vulnerability. It is not for nothing that Google refuses to support its services (for example, Google Wallet) in rooted devices.
First, let's figure out what superuser rights are for. The Root owner has the opportunity to work with the Android OS under administrator rights. You can make any customization of your Android phone or tablet, uninstall any program, install the firmware.
What Root gives on Android
- the ability to change all system applications, shortcuts and files on Android;
- start or stop Linux files;
- the ability to install applications or files that are installed only with root rights;
- in new firmware, thanks to root-rights, it will be possible to transfer applications to the SD card and transfer the browser cache to SD.
Installing Root using SuperOneClick
Download SuperOneClick software. This application works with Windows XP / Vista / 7/8. The program can open all rights (make "unlock") almost any gadgets that run on the Android system. The process itself is as follows:
- Download all drivers for your phone / tablet to your computer.
- Enable "USB Debugging" on the device (to do this, go to the following menu: " Settings "-" For Developers "-" USB Debugging ") and connect the gadget to your PC.
- Run the SuperOneClick program, click on "Root" and wait for the process to complete.
- After that, root rights will appear on the device, and the Superuser application will appear in the device menu, which you will subsequently use.
Get superuser rights via Unlock Root
Consider the Unlock Root application. This program is identical to the previous one, but we recommend using it if it did not work out through the SuperOneClick program. You need to download Unlock Root to your computer, connect the gadget to your computer and run the program.
Root rights through the Custom Recovery application
- Another way to get Root rights is to use the "Custom Recovery" program (this is something like DOS on a computer, only for Android). In order to install this program, you need to use the ROM Manager application, which can be downloaded from the Play Market to your phone or tablet. Install and in the first window that appears, select "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery". After enter it and install ROM Manager, then go to "Reboot into Recovery" and you will be taken to the required emulator.
