What is root?

 Rooting

Rooting is a process that grants full permissions to the user, allowing access to the system files, viewing, editing, or deleting them. It essentially gives the user full privileges, which can be useful in many areas related to the phone. It differs from a ROM, which is the operating system of the device, and it can be official (raw or modified) or unofficial, created by developers.

Features of Rooting:

• Modifying system files
• Running apps that require root system access
• Deleting pre-installed apps within the ROM
• Changing fonts
• Converting the device's internal memory from FAT to ext2 format
• Using ROM manager apps
• Deleting system apps that consume RAM
• Freezing or removing background apps that affect performance
• Moving apps to external memory

There are many apps that only work with root access, including screen recording apps, apps that increase the volume or brightness beyond the device's default settings, or replacing one app in the system with another.

Disadvantages of Rooting:

• Potential loss of the device due to deleting important files, replacing them with damaged ones, or using harmful apps
• Loss of the device warranty, as some companies allow rooting but without warranty support
• Some companies, like Samsung, allow rooting but disable the Knox service (a new security feature for newer phones), meaning even if the device is returned to the original system, Knox service will be disabled
• Some companies strictly prohibit rooting on their devices

Things to Know Before Rooting:

• Be aware of the need for rooting and only use it when absolutely necessary
• Learn how to reinstall the system in case of issues with the root or if you need to remove it, as devices have different specifications
• Know your device's model number, as rooting methods are specific to each model
• Ensure you back up your data, as some devices may automatically format the phone during the rooting process, leading to data loss
• Use trusted sources for rooting files