If you have ever used Linux then you would be familiar with the root account or the sudo command, for those that don’t know Android is based on Linux which is an open-source and free OS similar to Windows & Mac on your PC (more info here).Īndroid on it’s own however runs as a standard user and as a result, has limited functionality and file access rights. This tutorial will explore some universal and easy methods to root your Android device as well as discuss some of the benefits and functionality you can add to your Android experience. One old workaround for this is to “root” your phone and gain superuser access to the system, this is common for advanced users but can also be useful for intermediate users to tweak and customize their device. How to root almost all Android devices in 2016Īndroid is an awesome operating system but unfortunately, out of the box, it does impose certain limitations. See also: How to replace Kinguser with SuperSU on any Android smartphone/tablet.How to root almost all Android devices in 2016.
