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How to Root Your Android phone So you've decided to root your Android smartphone. While the concept of rooting is rather complicated, the actual process isn't terribly difficult. Rooting is a process that lets you access all the settings and sub-settings in your phone, which means your phone is truly your own and you can install and uninstall anything you want. It's like having administrative privileges over your PC or Mac. There are many rewards and some risks to consider, of course, and a few precautions you should take first. Steps For Rooting Android Phone 1) Back Up Your Phone If you've ever interacted with an IT professional, you know that backing up your data is one of the most important things you can do. When rooting your phone, this is particularly important on the off-chance something goes wrong, or if you change your mind. (Rooting can be reversed.) You can back up your Android device in a number of ways, using Google's own tools ...