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Originally Posted by PCH
Can someone please explain in laymans terms what this rooting an android means.
The 'rooting an android' that's flashing thru my sordid mind is waaaay different to what you're talking about here, lol
i have an iPhone so I get along without having to worry about this rooting thing, so I have no clue what you're talking about.
Anyone?
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Put as simply as i can - Android has some functions that are changeable by the user, and some that are not. When you buy a phone there will be apps already installed that you cant delete, and most especially the operating system.
"rooting" gives 'superuser' access allowing you to modify or delete these functions.
You can even load it with a new OS if you find one.
Some Apple devices can be "Jailbroken" for a similar effect.
I used to do it to get rid of Telco bloatware that clogged up the phones' memory with apps i didnt use.
With vastly improved phone specs, that's less of an issue these days
and i like that my Telco thoroughly tests their stock phones for function, performance and security.
If you consider rooting your phone, or changing OS, be very careful as you could "root" your phone.....
rendering it unable to boot. This is called "Bricking" as opposed to "rooting"
If you root your phone and it bricks, your warranty will be void, and then you too will be 'rooted'
clear?