Rooting

[DominicNikon]

what does rooting a android phone do? is it a bad thing to do or is it allowed?

[Aytex]

it lets you install custom rom's

 

its not really a bad thing unless you "brick your phone"

completely legal but it depeonds on your provider, if you have some contract phone then they might get pissed

if its unlocked then ur free

[WoctorDho]

A quick google search provided a good explanation...

 

http://lifehacker.com/5789397/the-always-up-to-date-guide-to-rooting-any-android-phone?trending_test_four_c&utm_expid=66866090-68.Fycr7CNTRMO9chDASrU7Hg.3

 

This should answer your questions. 

[JerkyMcDilerino]

[The Cool n00B]

It'll void your warranty in most cases but allows apps to access the full Android file system (except the /system directory usually) and do a whole lot more. It's like jailbreaking but on Android. One of the most popular ways to get root features is something called Xposed Installer which allows you to install tweaks and things, kinda like Cydia.

 

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&es_th=1&ie=UTF-8#q=xposed%20installer&es_th=1

[WoctorDho]

it lets you install custom rom's

 

its not really a bad thing unless you "brick your phone"

 

... which I have done. Not fun lol

[Aytex]

... which I have done. Not fun lol

i've rooted 3 of my devices, never have i bricked my phone :c

[manikyath]

rooting basicly gives you (and apps that make use of it) access to very basic device functions otherwise not possible.

some of these are

- possibility to remove stock apps

- have management access to storage (theres an app that can use the external sd card on a rooted device to expand internal storage)

- not sure about this one, but i think you need to root to install a custom rom (like cyanogen)

[Amazingasian]

what does rooting a android phone do? is it a bad thing to do or is it allowed?

It's like exposing your phones root files for external programs to use.  It basically opens up a whole new world of android.  I highly recommend it if your carrier doesn't lock your phones bootloader.

[The Cool n00B]

it lets you install custom rom's

 

its not really a bad thing unless you "brick your phone"

completely legal but it depeonds on your provider, if you have some contract phone then they might get pissed

if its unlocked then ur free

And a whole lot of other things, mind you. After all, one of the biggest uses is to stop bullshit carrier charges like with mobile hotspot (which is why Verizon phones can't be rooted usually)

[WoctorDho]

i've rooted 3 of my devices, never have i bricked my phone :c

 

yeah that was totally my fault. It doesn't help to skip steps when following along with an article online. Won't do that again.

[The Cool n00B]

i've rooted 3 of my devices, never have i bricked my phone :c

I've installed custom ROMs on my M8 prolly like 50 times and given I'm S-On, I literally can't brick my phone

[Aytex]

And a whole lot of other things, mind you. After all, one of the biggest uses is to stop bullshit carrier charges like with mobile hotspot (which is why Verizon phones can't be rooted usually)

which is why i use prepaid <3

[DominicNikon]

it lets you install custom rom's

 

its not really a bad thing unless you "brick your phone"

completely legal but it depeonds on your provider, if you have some contract phone then they might get pissed

if its unlocked then ur free

i have a samsung galaxy s5 on version. and what is bricking your phone? 

[Aytex]

I've installed custom ROMs on my M8 prolly like 50 times and given I'm S-On, I literally can't brick my phone

i usally just install cyanogen and then install nova launcher for that stock android feel :c

[Aytex]

i have a samsung galaxy s5 on version. and what is bricking your phone? 

bricking your phone means, you fuck it up,

 

i quote "A bricked phone means one thing: your phone won't turn on in any way, shape or form, and there's nothing you can do to fix it. It is, for all intents and purposes, as useful as abrick. A phone stuck in a boot loop is notbricked, nor is a phone that boots straight into recovery mode."

 

you most likley will not be allowded to root it, i would talk to your provider about it before trying it

[The Cool n00B]

i have a samsung galaxy s5 on version. and what is bricking your phone? 

gl rooting your phone. Verizon locks their bootloaders which means it'll be difficult to find a working method for rooting your phone :3

[WoctorDho]

It's like exposing your phones root files for external programs to use.  It basically opens up a whole new world of android.  I highly recommend it if your carrier doesn't lock your phones bootloader.

 

 

gl rooting your phone. Verizon locks their bootloaders which means it'll be difficult to find a working method for rooting your phone :3

 

 

BTW, does anyone know if the note 4 Verizon is able to be rooted now? Ive been wanting to do that for a long time now.

[Amazingasian]

And a whole lot of other things, mind you. After all, one of the biggest uses is to stop bullshit carrier charges like with mobile hotspot (which is why Verizon phones can't be rooted usually)

Most US carriers lock bootloaders and prevent you from rooting.

[DominicNikon]

gl rooting your phone. Verizon locks their bootloaders which means it'll be difficult to find a working method for rooting your phone :3

ok. also in the play store theres apps for overclocking how do you overclock a phone? what do you do about voltage and heat?

[Aytex]

 

 

 

BTW, does anyone know if the note 4 Verizon is able to be rooted now? Ive been wanting to do that for a long time now.

 

idk if its all pohones but when my dad was buying a contract, i asked them if we could install a custom ROM like cyanogen and they said, its perfectly fine

[The Cool n00B]

i usally just install cyanogen and then install nova launcher for that stock android feel :c

I ran InsertCoin and various other Sense based ROMs until I discovered I could install CM and then I ran CM11 for a while and then I found out about CM12.1 and installed that and now I'm running a stock GPE Marshmallow rom since I can't wait for CM13 :3 the cheesing

[Amazingasian]

gl rooting your phone. Verizon locks their bootloaders which means it'll be difficult to find a working method for rooting your phone :3

The BL has been unlocked.  No root yet tho.  http://www.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5-bootloader-has-been-unlocked/

[Aytex]

I ran InsertCoin and various other Sense based ROMs until I discovered I could install CM and then I ran CM11 for a while and then I found out about CM12.1 and installed that and now I'm running a stock GPE Marshmallow rom since I can't wait for CM13 :3 the cheesing

im waiting for CM13 cause asus never fucking updates their phones and fixes the battery issues

 

though its currenerly in Alpha in XDA.dev's

[Amazingasian]

 

 

 

BTW, does anyone know if the note 4 Verizon is able to be rooted now? Ive been wanting to do that for a long time now.

 

Not yet.  Check this thread for more info.  http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon