What Does Rooting Mean?
Rooting is the term used to describe the process of gaining root access or privileged control over devices, most commonly Android smartphones and tablets. Rooting can also be done on devices based on Linux environments. Although similar to terms like unlocking and jailbreaking, conceptually rooting is quite different from these terms. Rooting enables a normal user to have administrator-level permissions to the operating system environment. In the case of Android devices, it helps in circumventing the security architecture, but if not done correctly, could potentially cause problems.
Techopedia Explains Rooting
Rooting is normally done to overcome the limitations on devices usually put in place by the service providers or hardware manufacturers. In most cases, once rooting is performed, an application named “Super User” is available in the application manager. A user with root access can install new applications, revoke existing permissions to system applications, uninstall system applications, and perform a number of otherwise-restricted actions. Anything possible with administrative permissions can be accomplished by the user including removal or replacement of the operating system, as the bloatware is removed.
