What is rooting android?
Rooting your android phone allows you to access modifications and applications that might not be on the market place. A great example are emulators and the ability to turn your phone into a modem without any extra cost.
The only downside to rooting an android phone is you are voiding the warranty but can be restored at any time you decide you don't want your phone to be rooted .
You should pertain caution when rooting android. if something malfunctions your phone could result into an expensive paper weight. Be sure to always back up data before rooting.
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