About Root??
Why should you root? : Anyone who owns an Android phone already knows that Google’soperating system provides a tremendous amount of freedom right out of the box. If you want to take full advantage of your device, though, your best option is to root it. (“Rooting” is the process of unlocking root permissions on your phone, like jailbreaking an iPhone or using the sudo command in Linux.)Rooting your phone gives you unparalleled access to every aspect of your device. It allows you to download tons of root-only applications, push your hardware to new heights, and on some devices even flash different, customized versions of Android.
So what are some of the advantages of gaining root access?
Access to New Versions of AndroidNon-root users are at the mercy of phone manufacturers and wireless carriers when a new version of Android rolls out. Relatively new phones like the Motorola Droid still don’t have a scheduled release date for Android 2.2. Users of phones that include a custom interface like the HTC Incredible or EVO 4G are looking at an even longer wait while the manufacturer integrates their UI into Android. If you’re using an older phone like the HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) you’ll probably never see an official release of Froyo.
Meanwhile, root Android users have had access to 2.2 for more than a month. Stock versions of Froyo have been available for a while, and the popular custom ROM CyanogenMod recently made its first release candidate version available. There’s no wondering when you will see an official release for your device, if at all. As soon as someone compiles and releases a version for your phone you can download and install it.
So what are some of the advantages of gaining root access?
Access to New Versions of AndroidNon-root users are at the mercy of phone manufacturers and wireless carriers when a new version of Android rolls out. Relatively new phones like the Motorola Droid still don’t have a scheduled release date for Android 2.2. Users of phones that include a custom interface like the HTC Incredible or EVO 4G are looking at an even longer wait while the manufacturer integrates their UI into Android. If you’re using an older phone like the HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) you’ll probably never see an official release of Froyo.
Meanwhile, root Android users have had access to 2.2 for more than a month. Stock versions of Froyo have been available for a while, and the popular custom ROM CyanogenMod recently made its first release candidate version available. There’s no wondering when you will see an official release for your device, if at all. As soon as someone compiles and releases a version for your phone you can download and install it.