For Android enthusiasts, rooting and custom ROMs were once the ultimate draw. They made Android exciting and turned every phone into a project worth tinkering with. But the modding scene's golden age ...

Our Android customization series has, sometimes painstakingly, dedicated itself to non-root tools, tips and tricks to get the most out of your Android device. Today that changes. Last week we showed ...

It’s true that rooting your device is far less popular than the good old days. Stock Android grew up quite a bit and root is simply less appealing than it once was. Also, apps like Netflix, Pokemon Go ...

There are multiple benefits to rooting an Android device. Foremost among the benefits is the ability to add custom ROMs on your smartphone or tablet, allowing you to add some more spice to your device ...

As someone who has traveled the bug-riddled Linux road countless times, let me tell you that invoking root-level access for ...

From time to time, we like to dive into the murky depths of the Play Store and see what cool root-only apps we can dredge up. If you went to the trouble of rooting your phone, you'll want the best ...

There are plenty of apps in Google Play these days, but a relatively small proportion are designed to unlock the power of a rooted device. Since it can be easy for these powerful apps to get obscured ...

Android phones are spectacular little devices because they're able to so much that others simply can't, but one big snag in that greatness is that many of those best ...

For Android power users, especially those who are not afraid to root their beloved devices, a world of root-only apps becomes instantly available. One app which is particularly famous among root-users ...

I just noticed that the App Store app installs applications I "purchase" with it as chmod root. I'm a bit surprised by this, as it does not ask for an admin password when installing, and on a Unix (OS ...

Google’s Android operating system is riding a wave of popularity that has rapidly eclipsed Apple’s iOS, and by the end of 2010 it’s expected to overtake RIM’s BlackBerry as America’s leading ...