This article describes various ways of getting Root rights on Android. Only in one case, a personal computer is needed to accomplish this task, and in the other, no. But one thing unites them - it is obtaining the maximum possible privileges on a mobile device running this operating system.
What is it and when is it needed?
To begin with, we will understand what Root rights on Android are, when it is impossible to do without them. In principle, behind this phrase lies a superuser who has access to all the resources of a mobile device, but at the same time it becomes vulnerable to attacks. But nevertheless, in some cases one cannot do without it. For example, to run some applications that cannot run without these privileges. In any case, this must be approached thoroughly. First you need to backup both system information and installed applications. And only then we proceed to manipulations.
Using pc
Most often, Android root-rights are obtained using a personal computer. As practice shows, this method is easier for novice users. For these purposes, programs such as SuperOneClick or
Unlock Root. The first of them is preferable because it is able to work with a large number of versions. The procedure for obtaining these rights is as follows:
- download any of the above programs;
- install it;
- we start;
- connect a smartphone or tablet to the PC;
- in the connection menu of the mobile device, select the item "Debugging";
- in the control panel of the program, press the "Root" button (in some cases, you may need to restart your smartphone or tablet);
- After the corresponding message appears, Root rights to Android are received.
Android only
The main disadvantage of the method described earlier is the mandatory presence of a system unit or laptop. But they are not always at hand. In this case, it is best to use the Z4Root utility in combination with some file manager (for example, Total Commander). In this case, the algorithm is as follows:
- Using a browser, download the utility from the Internet;
- install the file manager from the android market and use it to move the file with the * .apx extension to the memory card;
- launch Z4Root;
- click on the "Root" button;
- reboot and become superuser.
The second important advantage of this method is that in all cases it allows you to get Root rights. Android 40.4, for example, is not supported on a PC. And the method, although it is much more complicated and requires a higher level of knowledge from the user, makes it possible to solve this problem.
Summary
This article described how to get Root rights. Android allows you to do this in two ways: using a PC and without it. The first option is simpler, but requires a system unit or laptop. But in the second case, you need to be a confident user of this operating system. Otherwise, nothing will work. It is important to remember that this cannot always be done the first time. Therefore, to preserve information and restore the functionality of a smartphone or tablet, you must first make a backup of the system information and installed applications.