Obtaining root rights on an Android smartphone opens up a lot of useful opportunities in working with the device. What pitfalls can there be, and how to get root on Samsung gadgets? Let’s figure it out in this material.
Root rights provide access to a number of hidden functions and settings. These include:
- Manage the processor clock speed (useful for resource-intensive games);
- Removing unnecessary “built-in” software to free up space;
- Optimize battery performance to extend battery life;
- Installing custom firmware.
Please note that a number of applications (for example, programs for removing ads and recording telephone conversations) will not be able to function fully without root rights.
Rooting a smartphone or tablet is associated with a number of nuances. Firstly, installing root rights cancels the official warranty. Secondly, during the rooting process, you can turn the gadget into a “brick”. And it is possible that in this case you will not be able to restore it yourself, and you will have to contact the service center.
And thirdly, installing root can lead to the inoperability of a number of branded applications and services. Smartphone and tablet manufacturers do not want the owners of their equipment to allow themselves more than necessary and come up with all sorts of tricks.
If you are interested in a rooted device and are willing to buy it second-hand, you can look for a product with root rights and configured properly.
How to get root rights
As mentioned earlier, Google and gadget manufacturers periodically close “holes” that allow root access. Therefore, there is no universal root instruction and there cannot be – everything depends on the specific device and Android version. In this regard, we can only give general recommendations.
The procedure is as follows:
Make a backup copy of your data
In some cases, the process of rooting a smartphone or tablet leads to the deletion of all data. Therefore, if they are dear to you, be sure to make a backup. In the case of Google services, the synchronization function will help. Media files can be transferred manually or using special software.
One of the best backup programs is Helium. Its distinctive feature is cloning the software installed on the gadget along with all profiles and settings. Unfortunately, the program is not available in Google Play, but it is easy to find on the Internet.
Charge your device fully
The rooting process can take anywhere from a couple of minutes to a few hours. So if you don’t have a power outlet at hand, be sure to charge your smartphone or tablet before you start rooting.
Install the program to get root rights
It happens that you can get root rights by pressing one button in a special application. The best one is Magisk . If it does not help, then most likely you will have to act differently. But Magisk has plenty of alternatives too. So try different ones – maybe luck will smile after all.
What to do if you failed to obtain root rights through special software?
If experiments with Magisk and similar programs have ended unsuccessfully, then follow these steps:
Unlock the bootloader
In situations where root rights cannot be obtained via special software, the culprit is usually a locked bootloader. Again, the process depends on the specific device and OS version.
Install custom recovery
There are several options, the most popular of which is Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP). It is used to install third-party firmware and restore the device in case of bricking.
If after all these steps you still can’t get root rights through the program, then the last option is rooting through USB debugging mode (on a smartphone or tablet) with a connection to a PC.
Is it possible to remove root rights?
Yes. In some cases, this can be done through a custom recovery, and in others – with the help of special programs. For example, Magisk Uninstaller. In most cases, uninstalling the root leads to a rollback of the device to factory settings. Therefore, you should make a backup beforehand.