HCAK: Rooting andorid

what is rooting?

In simple words rooting is providing access to /root folder of an android system to applications(apps) which require it.

Is it illegal?

Absolutely not, rooting is not illegal it. As per laws in different countries rooting is fully or partially considered legal. In many countries like Australia, Canada, Europe, India, USA, Singapore, UK and New Zealand unless the copyrights are not disturbed rooting is not considered illegal.

How to do it?

Rooting is not that complex task it is as easy as clicking a link. Now a days the method used to root your device depends on the operating system which is running on your device. In this article we will only discuss the most easy way to root a device.

If your device has android 2.3+ then the best way to root is through a software called "Kingo".

To root your device form this software you would need to download the software from cnet.com on your PC and install it. Link
Now you would need to activate USB debugging on your phone. For that go to settings, then developer options then select USB debugging.
Now connect the device with your PC using the USB cable.
Now run the software an click on root.
Now wait till the device restarts.

If your device has android 4.0+ then you can use "Towelroot".

To root your device form this software you world need to download the app form the link on your device by clicking on the image of the site.link
Then after the download is done install the app. If your phone doesn't allow then activate unknown source options in the settings.
After installation open the app and touch on "make it rain" button.
After the app is done manually reboot your device.

some basic apps you would require too check and permit root access to various apps.

To check weather the root is working properly you would need to install root checker app.play store link
To give root access to various apps you would require SuperSu. play store link

Till then stay tuned and #Hack_For_Fun......