10 reasons to root your Android device

Today we'll walk you through 10 good reasons to root your phone, but as always, we must remind you that rooting does come with some risks, so be sure you know all about them too before you proceed.

1. A whole new world of apps.

2. Customize like never before
Android devices are famous for their ability to change launcher , icon packs , live wallpapers , ringtones, keyboard sounds and much more. However, this customization is usually limited to superficial aesthetic changes. With root
permissions you can modify the system files to your liking, including system sounds as well as the boot animation, which is what you see when you start your device up. The level of customization that is possible is near-limitless, but you can only start to see how deep the rabbit hole goes once you've taken the first step.

3. Performance beyond all limits
There are already many apps that can free up your RAM or speed up your phone, and we recently shared an article about how to fix low memory on
Android. However, with ''normal'' methods it is not possible to overcome the limitations imposed by the hardware itself, but only to work within those
predefined limits. Once again, root permission comes to the rescue, allowing you to modify the actual speed of the CPU via overclocking. To do this it is necessary to flash a custom kernel – the link connecting your hardware to software – that allows it, but the process is very simple, even more so using the app Kernel Manager.

4. No more problems with the battery
Smartphones continue to evolve, but the Achilles heel of the battery has not yet been resolved. Although the best phones can guarantee 24 hours of use (and beyond, thanks to power-saving features), many of us fail to get to the end of
the evening. Solution? Buy yourself the LG G3, the new king of the battery! Or, if you're not going to shell out that kind of money, or because you are simply loyal to your current smartphone, you can root and solve the problem yourself. With root you can access a number of functions that will allow you to choose how much power goes to the CPU, so setting a lower limit, called
undervolting, can make significant savings in terms of power consumption. Again, you'll need a different kernel to the one your phone came with.

6. Flash custom ROMs
This is the number one reason why the majority of Android users decide to get root permissions. In addition to radically (or subtly) customizing a smartphone, the major custom ROMs we like the most tend to outdo the stock ROM in
terms of functionality, performance and fluidity; an example is OmniROM , who are working on a ROM for fully integrated voice commands, allowing you to control every function of your smartphone via voice commands. Another
important feature is the ability to upgrade our old and manufacturer-abandoned smartphone with the latest versions of Android. Here's our list of the most important custom ROM and root terms explained .

7. Block advertizing
While advertizing is, for many developers, their only source of income and the only thing that allows them to create otherwise free apps, it can also be a nuisance that you want to eliminate from your smartphone experience. If an app contains invasive advertising that not only consumes a large amount of data but that can also potentially trigger subscriptions without our consent, as we've
seen repeatedly with WhatsApp , it's a problem that can be dealt with if you have root. Apps like AdBlock Plus give you control over the advertizing contained in apps and browsers. The use of this application and of other similar
ones is possible only for those with root level permissions.

8. Perform full backups
Every Android device has the ability to make a backup of applications and certain data, within the settings menu or through the use of management software like Samsung's Kies. Even if you decide to use these options together with various cloud services, nothing can ultimately compete with the features offered by root permission backups. For example, it is only with root that you can use
the legendary app Titanium Backup, with which you can make copies of the entire system image of your device and move it to your SD card or computer.You also have the the ability to automate the process at regular intervals.

9. Access features from other phones
As you're probably starting to realize, root permissions also allow us to do this. In forums like XDA Developers there is a wealth of
flashable zips available for all sorts of features, scripts and functions. In addition, we can enable limited functions from specific manufacturers, such as installing LG's Knock On feature on non-LG devices, or using features such as tethering to share and connect phones via USB, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

10. Become the master of your universe
This is actually one of the most convincing reasons to root your phone. You bought it, so it's yours and you don't want to be told what you can or cannot do with your own property. Android, by its very nature, is a free system born from the idea of creating an ecosystem of independent software and hardware that is open to everyone (we've written briefly about the history of Android).
Getting root permission, in addition to the benefits listed above and many more that I could mention, will make you the ''real'' owner of your smartphone, giving you complete control, albeit with some risks, of customizing basically
anything you want to, exactly how you want it. And this is perhaps the best part of rooting your Android.

Bonus: reversibility
The best thing about rooting is that if at any time you decide you'd prefer to go on as before, before you got root permission, you can do this in a snap. This means you can return to the original firmware of your device and, in most cases,
also restore your warranty (with a little smoke and mirrors). All of this can be achieved through the use of a special tool kit or just by reflashing the original firmware with Odin or another flash tool. So that completes the circle! If these reasons have convinced you that root is for you, first: read, read, read some more. Knowledge is power: that's the best way to avoid any hiccups!