Post by Admin on Apr 2, 2016 21:00:13 GMT
So in the last few years, android software has been a storm and in turn so has the modding community behind its open source software.
What surprises me, however is the amount of people who believe that "rooting" your phone and adding a custom ROM to it is the same thing.
Sure, they often go hand in hand - and for good reason some would say.
In reality though, they are very different things and you dont need both of them at the same time.
Rooting
This is a term used when the standard security features of the device are bypassed so the user can make changes to the core system.
Its certainly not a new thing, way predating the release of the android software. Android is based on the linux operating system, and if you are familiar with it will find that this is very similar to the command "sudo" that you can use to act as the super user. In fact, the script that is used to "root" your device is often called "Super user"
It is true that to unlock the devices full potential, you will probably need to be a "super user" - however you would need to be pretty advanced in your knowledge of the core OS to use it.
Custom ROM
This term is used when a ROM that is not standard to the phone is flashed to the device. Contrary to popular belief, you do NOT need to "root" your device in order to load a custom ROM.
I am quite a fan of this. In many cases you find that your device is loaded with "bloatware" or sluggish due to the devices manufacturer loading it with their custom version. Flashing a ROM of your choice is a good way of getting rid of stuff you wouldnt be able to on a stock ROM.
Be wary though, its a fairly simple process for someone who is fairly savvy, but even then it carries the risk of killing your device.
What surprises me, however is the amount of people who believe that "rooting" your phone and adding a custom ROM to it is the same thing.
Sure, they often go hand in hand - and for good reason some would say.
In reality though, they are very different things and you dont need both of them at the same time.
Rooting
This is a term used when the standard security features of the device are bypassed so the user can make changes to the core system.
Its certainly not a new thing, way predating the release of the android software. Android is based on the linux operating system, and if you are familiar with it will find that this is very similar to the command "sudo" that you can use to act as the super user. In fact, the script that is used to "root" your device is often called "Super user"
It is true that to unlock the devices full potential, you will probably need to be a "super user" - however you would need to be pretty advanced in your knowledge of the core OS to use it.
Custom ROM
This term is used when a ROM that is not standard to the phone is flashed to the device. Contrary to popular belief, you do NOT need to "root" your device in order to load a custom ROM.
I am quite a fan of this. In many cases you find that your device is loaded with "bloatware" or sluggish due to the devices manufacturer loading it with their custom version. Flashing a ROM of your choice is a good way of getting rid of stuff you wouldnt be able to on a stock ROM.
Be wary though, its a fairly simple process for someone who is fairly savvy, but even then it carries the risk of killing your device.