Rooting your Android

Part1

Rooting Your Android

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   Back up all personal data on your Android to your computer, Google, or another cloud storage service. Rooting your device will wipe all personal data.

   • Refrain from saving any data to your SD card, since using Link2SD will require you to format and erase the data on your SD card.
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   Tap on “Settings,” then tap on “About Phone.”
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   Tap on “Developer Options,” then place a checkmark next to “USB debugging.”
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   Download and install a third-party rooting application compatible with your Android device. Root your device using Towelroot, or root your device using Kingo. Both rooting apps are compatible with most Android devices.
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   Follow the on-screen instructions to root your Android using a rooting application. The rooting process will vary depending on the make and model of your Android device. When rooting is complete, a “Superuser” app will be available in your Apps folder, indicating your Android has been successfully rooted.^[1]

   • Visit the XDA Developers website at http://forum.xda-developers.com/ to access any other rooting files you need for your specific Android device.