Root. It's a powerful word when it comes to Android, giving users full access to the underlying system. Rooting a device can offer many advantages. You can block ads (and sadly reduce the revenue earned by app developers as a result), delete unused system apps and other files, improve the device's performance by installing custom kernels, and even use various hacks that make a lot of advanced functionality possible.
But over the last year or so, Android has advanced to a stage where an out of the box experience works just fine for most users. Samsung has also improved and optimized its TouchWiz UX, with this year's version offering the fastest, most user-friendly and intuitive experience yet. As a result, rooting a smartphone (or tablet) is something that's no longer very attractive, especially since it can void your warranty forever by tripping Samsung's KNOX implementation while not offering too many benefits in return.
Here at SamMobile, almost none of us have our Samsung smartphones rooted, and neither do we support rooting. What about you guys? Have you rooted your current Samsung phone, especially one that was launched this year? Select your answer in the poll below and let us know!
