When mobile device manufacturers adopt an operating system, the full potential of the device in not used and they set limitations over the functionality, for reasons like security and business interests. Similarly, phones that run Android have limitations too. To overcome this limitation and gain access to system level operations, you need certain privileges. Since Android is a Linux based operating system, you need root password to gain control and the process of attaining these privileges is known as rooting. The legality of rooting has been a subject of debate and the American law clearly states that rooting is not illegal and neither is the unlocking of mobile phones to work with other operators.

Android Rooting Precautions

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