1. Root your Android device
So what does “rooting” your device actually mean? Basically, by rooting your Android device, you unlock the operating system allowing you to install unapproved apps, deleted unwanted bloatware, update the OS, replace the firmware, overclock the processor and do a whole lot of customisation to it and so on. It’s the jailbreaking of an Android device if you want to use a more Apple appropriate term.
And just like jailbreaking an Apple device, you’re not exactly encouraged to do it as any issues you develop while doing it will likely void your warranty (hence our previous warning). So why root the device? As we described, rooting your Android device gives you unparalleled access to it, including access to various device permissions and such.
To root your device, there are a couple of ways. Most involve a PC, but we decided to use KingoRoot. This application lets you root your device without having to connect it to a PC. You can get it here together with the instructions on how to install and root your device.
Once you’ve rooted your device you can proceed to the next step
