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Why would you want to root an Android phone?

Updated: 8/20/2019
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some of the most common reasons for rooting are;

  • speed up/overclock the processor
  • to remove system apps (uninstallable pre-installed apps) to gain memory space
  • to install the latest version of android (some service providers do not provide update when new android versions are released)
  • to access "locked out" features of phone like Wi-Fi tethering

just be forewarned that rooting your device with ANY cell phone provider is a breach of the TOS (terms of service) and you could possibly (if done incorrectly) brick your phone (rendering it as useless as a paperweight...)

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