Collector companies of portable devices running the Android system are striving by all means to achieve high reliability of their solutions. Of course, there are exceptions in the form of Chinese models sold at bargain prices, but in general this is exactly so.
One of the conditions for stable and continuous operation is to block any attempts by the user to make changes to the structure of system files. At the same time, such a restriction does not allow to fully reveal the full potential of a mobile device, so a way to bypass it has long been found.
Principle of operation
Before we look at how to get root-rights to Android through a computer, it makes sense to recall the structure of the system. Inside any gadget is a drive based on solid-state memory cells in which Linux files are recorded. It is this system that underlies Android. In fact, this is the same Windows folder, if we draw an analogy with the solution from Microsoft.
In normal operation, the user can only view what is recorded on this drive, and that is at best. And it’s not even a question of making any changes to the system partition - requests are blocked by settings. To get around this limitation, you need to install a special program that provides the so-called
Root rights.
Abundance of solutions
There are a huge number of programs that provide root on Android. The owner of the gadget through the simplest selection should choose among them that will work correctly. It is worth noting that some of these programs are installed directly on the device, and others through the computer.
Each solution has its own characteristics. It is believed that installing root-rights to Android through a computer is more universal, since this method works on any version of the system, and the likelihood of successful rutting is quite high.
Kingroot
One of the simplest and most effective ways to install root-rights on Android through a computer is to use a solution from Chinese programmers. King Root program exists in two versions: for the gadget and computer. In the second case, you need to prepare a USB cable that allows you to connect the device to the system unit or laptop, and download the application (version 3.1) by completing the installation. To get root-rights to Android through a computer using this application, you need to open the “For Developers” item in the gadget itself, follow the menu in the “About Phone” section and quickly click on “Build Number” several times in a row.
In the developer’s options, enable USB debugging by checking the appropriate box. After that, you need to run the application on the computer and connect the gadget to the port with a cable. After the device is detected, you need to click the blue button in the application. At the same time, a request will be displayed on the display of the gadget, which should be answered in the affirmative. In the program running on the computer, it remains to select Try it and wait for the result, observing the running percent.
Obtaining root-rights to Android through a computer in a couple of “clicks”
No less interesting is the method proposed by SuperOneClick. To use it, you need to make sure that USB debugging is disabled and that the cable is connected. Then install the application on the computer, launch it and click "Root". Wait for a message about waiting for a connection to appear on the screen, enable debugging in the gadget. That's all. Sometimes, for a correct determination, it may be necessary to change the USB debugging mode several times in a row. It is possible to automatically reboot the mobile device during the rooting process.
Vroot
As indicated earlier, despite the abundance of programs that allow you to obtain root access rights, not all of them are effective. So, among all the abundance, VRoot is especially popular. There are a lot of positive reviews about this application. True, not without some features. Among them are operability with versions of “Android” not lower than 4.4 (Kit-Kat), as well as the installation of the KingUser block, which opens access to Root, and not so beloved by many alternative SuperSU. To get root-rights to Android through a computer using VRoot, you need to install and run this application on your computer. Connect the gadget. Allow debugging. Wait for the definition of the device in the program and press the ROOT button in the interface. If everything went well, then the gadget will reboot, and root-rights will be obtained.
In the future, upon the initial launch of any program that requires the appropriate permission in Android for its operation, a user will be presented with a dialog box requesting permission or prohibition of actions with system files.
Kingo Root Android
The list of Chinese programs for obtaining root access rights in operating systems from Google, of course, is not limited to the KingRoot described above. No less interesting is the application with a similar name - KingoRoot. In many cases, it is it that allows you to successfully modify the protection mechanism of the operating system. To use it to obtain root-rights to Android through a computer, you must first enable the installation of programs received from unknown (unverified) sources in the security settings of the gadget. In addition, you should enable debug mode via the USB bus. The principle of operation is similar to alternative solutions - a search for the necessary exploit (microcode unlocking the Android capabilities) on the developer's website and further installation when it is detected are performed. Using the KingoRoot will not cause difficulties even for a beginner: after connecting the gadget to the computer, you should start the application and press the ROOT button. It remains to wait for the reboot of the mobile device and a message about the successful completion of the operation.
Features
So, getting root-rights to Android through a computer is not difficult, although this requires the use of additional devices. At the same time, it often happens that where a regular APK application is powerless, it is they that make it possible to successfully root the device. If you decide to use this method, it is important to understand that the computer itself must have access to the global network, since it is from there that exploits are downloaded. But some “mobile” applications, for example, Framaroot, work wonderfully “on their own”. This should be considered.
Denial of root access
Sometimes it is required to remove root-rights to Android through a computer. This may be necessary in order to return the gadget to its original state, for example, before contacting a service center or selling. A method that gives a 100% result is to use the basic firmware received from the manufacturer or previously saved using MTKDroidTools and FlashTools (in the case of devices with Mediatek processors). Flashing restores all system partitions and information on them, resetting any Root. However, this is a rather radical decision, therefore it is rarely resorted to, using the ability to remove root access rights using the application itself that provided them. For example, if the root is received through KingRoot, then the corresponding gadget will be in the list of gadget applications. By opening it, you can completely remove all changes by simply moving the switch to the appropriate position (prohibition). A similar mechanism is used in almost all other solutions.