What Is Root?
In the simplest terms, "root" is that the top most folder on your Android device. If you have experience using Windows Explorer, you can think of root as the drive C:\, where all of your folders like Program Files and your Windows files are stored.
However, unlike Windows, Android doesn't permit you to get to these top-level folders and leaves you stuck behind a virtual wall about halfway up the file tree. This is done so that novice users don't accidentally compromise their device by deleting necessary files.
Rooting your device gives you access to those top folders in order that you'll make system-level changes like getting obviate bloatware apps, blocking ads in apps, or even modifying your SystemUI to offer your device a totally New Look and feel.
There are a couple of drawbacks to rooting your device, most notably that your device will presumably not receive over-the-air firmware updates (in most cases). Secondly, rooting voids the warranty on most devices, so you'll likely be out of luck thereon end if something happens to your phone after rooting it. Lastly, there are potential security risks involved, since rooting your device also will grant apps access to your top-level folders. However, you ought to be ready to mitigate these concerns by installing a root manager like SuperSU or Magisk.
Android Devices
Due to the vast number of Android devices on the market and therefore the differences between these devices, there's not a rooting method which will universally work on all devices. However, there are two methods that will work for a wide variety of phones.
The first method involves flashing Magisk in TWRP, and it is your best bet if you own a more moderen device. This gives you systemless root and therefore the advantage of having the ability to pass Google's new SafetyNet check (which blocks access to certain apps and features when it detects that your phone is rooted).
To use this method, your phone will need got to have an unlockable bootloader. This is because you'll first need to replace your stock recovery with TWRP custom recovery. Once you've done that, the method of rooting is pretty simple — just get the Magisk Manager app, use it to download the Magisk ZIP, then flash the ZIP in TWRP to root.
The next catchall method is for older devices. CF Auto Root, created by developer Chainfire, works on hundreds of devices, but has since been deprecated. Therefore, it'll only work if your device hasn't received a firmware update since January 2017. You will got to use a computer with CF Auto Root, so confirm you've got access to at least one before you start .
CF Auto Root works by unlocking your device's bootloader, so bare in mind that if you use a device with a locked bootloader, you'll lose all of your stored data by using this method, so confirm to copy your files before you start .
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