To root, or not to root: that is the question. Well, this question actually raises others that need to be addressed prior to any modifications of your device. They include:
- Is the risk/reward favourable?
- Do I have the knowledge and tools to root my device?
- If something goes wrong, do I have a suitable replacement for my device?
If you're confident in your ability to hack your phone, here are the reasons why you would want to:
Performance Gains
Rooting your phone allows you to install custom ROMs to your device, which are essentially customized versions of Android that can perform better than the stock OS. They typically vary in features, but some ROMs (like Cyanogenmod) will actually allow you to overclock the processor.
Easy Wi-fi Tethering
Don't feel like paying $40/month for the ability to use the hotspot feature from your mobile carrier? Well, rooting your device and a free wi-fi tether app will let you mobile warriors do your thing without breaking the bank.
Software Control
Fed up with having software on your phone that you don't want? Well, rooting your device allows you to get rid of unwelcome 'bloatware.'
Quicker Access to Features
Some manufacturers like HTC overlay their own custom user interface on top of the Android OS. In the case of HTC it is usable, intuitive, and pleasant to look at. But this can affect the performance of the overall system and actually prevent you from receiving updates for the Android OS itself. This is due to the fact that the manufacturer needs to update the UI to account for these changes. Well, if you want the most current version of Android and a custom ROM is available for your specific device, this is how you can get it.
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