12 Benefits of Root HP, Strengths & Weaknesses on Android

For you Android smartphone users, have you ever heard of the term root, right? The meaning of root here is to give ‘super user’ access to the user to enter the system. The term, gives you higher access rights to change the Android system on your smartphone. Android itself was developed with open-source, which means that general users can make modifications, from the appearance to the smartphone working system.

This rooting process is mostly done by Android users, but many do not dare to do it because it is based on many reasons. So as not to be confused, the following Game News outlines 6 benefits consisting of the advantages, advantages, disadvantages and disadvantages of rooting Android phones that you need to know.

Advantages of Rooting Android Phones

Smartphones Speeding Up

With rooting, you can overclock your Android or optimize hardware performance so that it can run all applications quickly. There are many applications that you can use to Overclock or Underclock your smartphone, such as SetCPU.

Install Unlimited Game Applications

With root, you have many opportunities to install applications and games that previously couldn’t be downloaded. There are many cool applications and games that require users to use a rooted device. HD or 3D games that previously couldn’t be downloaded can also be downloaded easily after your Android is rooted.

Remove Default Apps

Every Android smartphone is usually embedded with default applications or bloatware that you rarely use or don’t use at all. Generally, the default application from this smartphone manufacturer cannot be deleted and cannot be disabled so that it makes the internal memory full. With rooting, you can delete all unwanted default applications or move them to the SD card so that your smartphone’s internal memory is more spacious and the performance of the cellphone can be lighter and faster.

Can Custom ROM

Android smartphones usually have a display that is not so varied. But with rooting you can make your Android look different from the others. With Custom ROMs, your Android appearance can be cooler, there are many unique features that can be added so that your Android can look more personal. There are many Custom ROM options that you can download after the smartphone is rooted.

More Battery Saving

By rooting, you can do several things that can make the cellphone battery last longer. One of them can be by calibrating the battery using certain applications. This can save smartphone battery up to 2 times, provided you use it normally.

Can Block Ads

When playing games there are usually pop up ads that are often annoying. After your Android smartphone is rooted, the advantage is that you can install third-party applications to block ads, such as AdBlock Plus and AdFree which require users to root first.

Disadvantages of Rooting Android Phones

Eliminate Warranty

Root Android means you do an overhaul or customization of the Android system. If after rooting your smartphone is damaged or requires service, the warranty provided by the manufacturer will be forfeited because you have made an overhaul of the operating system. So the disadvantage is that the cellphone manufacturer will not be responsible for damage to components or smartphone systems that have been rooted.

Not Receiving Latest OS Upgrades

The Android system always releases the latest OS which has many additional features to meet the needs of the users. For Android smartphones that have been rooted, they will not automatically get the latest OS updates because the system on your smartphone has been modified not by the developer. This is one of the disadvantages after the cellphone is rooted because usually every OS update has an important update to support the performance and security of the smartphone.

Vulnerable to Virus

Rooted smartphones are more susceptible to viruses because users have allowed applications outside the Play Store to be installed on smartphones. Many applications outside the Play Store are embedded with malware and can infect your smartphone. But you can prevent this by not downloading games and applications outside the Play Store and installing an antivirus on your smartphone.

Game Applications Often Error

Although you can download any applications and games after rooting, one of the disadvantages of the rooting process is the possibility of errors when opening applications or playing games. For example, games can suddenly close by themselves, the Play Store cannot be accessed and so on. The solution, you have to un-root your smartphone and re-install the apps and games that got the error earlier.

Hot Smartphone

Because the performance of the smartphone is faster after being rooted, the result is that the cellphone quickly feels hot because of the optimization that is too high. This can happen because you optimize the performance of the CPU, RAM and battery so that the smartphone heats up quickly. If it happens often, it will shorten the life of the cellphone. The solution, stop the activity if your smartphone is too hot.

System and Hardware Damage

One of the biggest risks of rooting Android is system and hardware damage that makes the smartphone completely damaged. There are several things that can happen. Bootloop or total death can occur if the root process suddenly stops in the middle of the road. The solution is you have to install a new Android system according to the one used before.

It can also result in many smartphone functions not working, such as Bluetooth and wi-fi not being able to be activated or the camera not working. In addition, the smartphone often restarts itself and the worst thing is the hard brick, which means the phone is completely dead and cannot be turned on again.

Those were the 12 advantages and disadvantages of rooting Android that you must know. In essence, you must understand how to root properly and according to the smartphone you are using. There are many developer forums that provide a complete step-by-step guide on how and the benefits of rooting a cellphone properly plus the appropriate tools. Find more interesting info about Android, iOS and games only in Game News.

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