How to root your android phone

Rooting is a powerful method which extends the user control over the Android OS allowing them “root access” i.e. allowing them privileged control over the system files. Often compared to  “jailbreaking” of the iOS, rooting not only allows you to install restricted apps but also alter your system applications and settings in a way a normal user can’t. It allows you to download apps from official markets of other countries which is safer than jailbreaking as third-party applications often contain malware. Rooting and flashing are often confused with each other. However, both are different. Flashing is somewhat dependent on Rooting. It is the procedure of installing Custom ROMs(customized version of Android) on your android device. Rooting on the other hand installs an app called Superuser on the android device allowing the user to grant special control over the system to apps.
Before rooting, one should understand that rooting your Android tablet/phone will void your device’s warranty but there are methods to unroot your device. Rooting should be done using  trusted applications or software, otherwise there is a risk of damaging your device’s software, make some useful system files go missing or even bricking it. Always ensure that you make a backup of important software and data before rooting your device.
Some of the various benefits of rooting an Android device are listed below:

·         Access restricted/paid apps and markets of other carriers/countries

·         Unlock your android device

·         Overclock your processor

·         Extended control over system apps

·         Flashing: Install Custom ROMs like Cyanogen Mod on your phone

·         Backup/Freeze apps along with data

·         Remove license verification of apps

·         Remove Google Ads

·         Increase system performance

The following Android apps are trusted by users all over the world for rooting their android devices directly:

·         z4root(for Froyo and earlier)

·         Universal androot(for Froyo and earlier)

      Gingerbreak( for Gingerbread)

·         Unrevoked(for HTC phones)

There is another method of rooting android devices and via PC. It can be done using a free Windows/Linux software called SuperOneClick and this method works on almost all android devices regardless of what firmware is being used. The procedure is as follows:
1. First of all enable USB Debugging on your phone/tablet by going to  Setting->Applications->Development and enabling “USB Debugging”

2. Download install and open Android Debugger(Android SDK kit)

3. Now run SuperOneClick and make sure your phone is connected in USB Debugging mode to your PC and Android SDK is running

4. Click on root and while your device is being rooted you will see a scrolling. This will take  only a few minutes.

5. Once you see the success message, check your device’s menu for an Android icon with crossed bones with the label “SuperUser”. If you find it, Vohla! Your device is rooted.

Note:
1. Rooting is recommended if you’re a tech- geek but not necessary.
2. Always ensure that the USB Debugging mode is on before rooting.
3. All of the above suggested apps allow unrooting.

MUST HAVE APPS after rooting:

      lucky patcher Remove License verification and Google Ads from apps

·         Set cpu: for overclocking the processor

      Titanium backup pro: Backup Apps + Data to your sd card, freeze apps and
convert any app to system app

·         Shoot Me: Take screenshots simply by shaking your phone

·         ROM manager Pro: Manages custom ROMs installed on your device

·         Market Unlocker Pro: Use official markets of other countries using a proxy server

·         SD Maid: clean up and maintain your SD card