How To Easily Root Almost Any Android Based Device (Unlock-Root method)

Also be aware this rooting method does not install a custom recovery. A recovery is a software that lets you flash custom ROMs like CyanogenMod onto your phone, as well as perform system level maintenance, like backing up and restoring nandroid files. You'll have to manually install a recovery yourself if you'd like to do that.

How to Easily Root almost any Android based device (Unlock-Root method)

This one-click rooting method is provided by Kingo. You can grab the PC software from their download page. The download should start within a few seconds of opening the page on your computer. If you have another device to root, Kingo probably supports it too (just make sure to check out their list of compatible devices for reference).

I tried the Kingo method on my GS4 after enabling debugging, Kingo recognised my S4 immediately, however after initiating the app, Kingo reported that it was doing it's thing and paused to download some files. However I stuck at that point indefinitely. Bravely I decided to unplug the handset from my pc and restart the handset. I then reconnected the device to my pc and restarted Kingo. The device was again recognised and offered two buttons 'un-root' and 'root again'. So I unplugged and downloaded the Root test app. it confirmed the device was rooted successfully. However that's when I encountered issues. I first noticed that many of my app were greyed out and missing from the app draw. After checking I noticed that other files and some 1500 pictures were apparently corrupted on my SD card. OH CRAP! LUCKILY I have got full cloud & PC backups. (me not stupid) LOL But what the heck went wrong?

Without a comprehensive root method for all Android phones and tablets, a device-specific approach is needed. And since we always cover new rooting methods for all the popular phones here at Gadget Hacks, we've built this always-updated guide to rooting many mainstream Android devices.

Any time we find a new and better way to root, we'll be updating this post. Bookmark it now, and we'll be ready when you get your next new phone or tablet. Currently, this guide covers the following devices and methods:

Due to the vast number of Android devices on the market and the differences between these devices, there isn't a rooting method that will universally work on all devices. However, there are two methods that will work for a wide variety of phones.

The first method involves flashing Magisk in TWRP, and it's your best bet if you own a newer device. This gives you systemless root and the benefit of being able to pass Google's new SafetyNet check (which blocks access to certain apps and features when it detects that your phone is rooted).

I found the CF auto-root file for this model (although my model is a SM-J710FN instead of a SM-J710F, but still the correct device name - being J7XELTE), but, and this is my question: the android version isn't anymore the original one (6.0.1) (on the website it states that modeln and Android-version should/have to match) - I updated it over time to 7.0. Is this a problem (although the CF-auto-root file has board UNIVERSAL7870) and should I then first do a factory reset before I root my device?

Rooting is the process by which users of Android devices can attain privileged control (known as root access) over various subsystems of the device, usually smartphones. Because Android is based on a modified version of the Linux kernel, rooting an Android device gives similar access to administrative (superuser) permissions as on Linux or any other Unix-like operating system such as FreeBSD or macOS.

Some rooting methods involve the use of a command prompt and a development interface called the Android Debug Bridge (also known as ADB), while other methods may use existing vulnerabilities in devices. Due to similarly modeled devices often having a multitude of changes, rooting methods for one device when used for a different variant can result in bricking the device.

"Systemless root" is a variant of rooting in which the underlying device file system is not modified. Systemless root uses various techniques to gain root access without modifying the system partition of a device. Some root applications may include a "hiding" function, which makes attempts to mask the effects and results of rooting, often by whitelisting certain applications for the root or blocking access to affected files.[32] Systemless rooting has the advantage of not triggering the software-based version of SafetyNet, an Android feature that works by monitoring changes to system files and is used by applications such as Google Pay to detect whether a device has been tampered with such as by rooting. However, hardware-backed SafetyNet versions may be triggered by systemless rooting, as well as in unrooted devices shipped without Google Mobile Services (GMS).[33][34][35][36][37]

Until 2010, tablet and smartphone manufacturers, as well as mobile carriers, were mainly unsupportive of third-party firmware development. Manufacturers had expressed concern about improper functioning of devices running unofficial software[53] and related support costs. Moreover, firmware such as OmniROM and CyanogenMod sometimes offer features for which carriers would otherwise charge a premium, such as tethering. Due to that, technical obstacles such as locked bootloaders and restricted access to root permissions have commonly been introduced in many devices. For example, in late December 2011, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com, Inc. began pushing automatic, over-the-air firmware updates, 1.4.1 to Nook Tablets and 6.2.1 to Kindle Fires, that removed one method to gain root access to the devices. The Nook Tablet 1.4.1 update also removed users' ability to sideload apps from sources other than the official Barnes & Noble app store (without modding).[54][55]

A few years back, several generic root methods like Kingroot, KingoRoot, and others gained popularity as "one-click root" methods, promising root and related benefits with minimal steps and knowledge needed by the user. However, as Android has matured, these one-click root methods are no longer valid for modern smartphones and Android devices in 2022.

We strongly dissuade against the use of these generic root methods as they are either ineffective or worse, pack in malware that can greatly compromise your device and cause you losses. Practically all of these methods are no longer recommended. You should follow the steps listed above for an effective root solution for most Android devices.

What phones are supported? The official phone list includes the AT&T Galaxy S5, Verizon Galaxy S5, and AT&T Galaxy S4 Active. However, the root method may work for almost any Android phone with a kernel build date earlier than June 3. Many Galaxy Note 3 owners, along with RAZR HD and RAZR M owners seem to be having plenty of luck (with a bootloader unlock too).

First of all, we need to acknowledge the risk involved in rooting your phone. For popular models, such as the Samsung S series or the Nexus models, you will usually find very active communities based on rooting these specific devices (on reddit, XDA etc.) as well as long term support from popular custom ROMs like the Lineage OS (previously CyanogenMod). For such devices there is little to no risk in rooting your devices, so long as you follow the steps accurately.

None of the root methods or unrooting methods are without risk, so always back up your data, make sure your device is fully charged, read the instructions carefully, and take your time. Again, if you need additional support, we recommend reaching out to the XDA community for more help. There, you will find an active community looking to help.

hey bro help me out here.. if i root using this method, wil i be able to use custom roms? can i do software updating directly when update pop up on notification? bcz m using google nexus 4. google will releasing all updates quickly for nexus device. wil i be able to use know features ?

You could try the Nexus Root Toolkit, and I've got an article on how to use that program to root Lollipop at this link. That tutorial is geared towards the Nexus 5, so you'd have to select Nexus 4 and 5.0 (LRX21T) as your device and Android Version instead of what is shown there. Try it without performing Step 4 in that article, which is the part that unlocks your bootloader and wipes your device. That may not be required any more because of recent changes to the Lollipop root method, so this could be the solution you're looking for. If it fails, though, the only downside is that you'll still not be rooted, so there's no harm in trying.

How you root Android phone systems and tablets depends on the type of device you have. Most manufacturers add their own security features on top of what Google adds by default. Thus, you must root your device accordingly. Some devices are easy to root, while others are not. Speaking of today, almost all Android devices can be rooted, whether they are running Android 5.1, or Android 6.0.1 or newer Android 7 and 8.

In the end, that's it!, a simple method with great results. Now you can easily install a custom recovery image and upgrade to a custom firmware ROM. This Android Root Pro program can be able to effectively, and safely root your Android phone and tablet. You need no longer worry the data loss or running into a root problem halfway.

CF Auto Root is a wonderful tool that has already helped root thousands of devices in one simple click. And since the utility works on Windows, Mac, and Linux, almost any Nexus 6 owner can have Superuser privileges in just a few minutes.

KingoRoot Android (PC Version) offers every LG Android user the easiest one-click method to root almost any LG Android devices. How to use this universal Android root software to root your Android device? Below is a detailed tutorial to walk you through.

KingoRoot Android(PC Version) offers every Android user the easiest one-click method to root any Android devices. How to use this universal Android root software to root your Android device? Here we go.