Android devices are full of capabilities, but some options may be locked off for safety and security reasons. Android is built with resiliency in mind, so you can't exactly do whatever you want with ...

Give your Android superpowers without rooting it!

Rooted smartphones in the enterprise can pose a serious threat to security and compliance needs. What can IT administrators do to mitigate this risk? Android has an open ecosystem, which means it's ...

If you’re new to the world of Android phones, terms like “rooting” and “bootloader” might seem like jargon from another dimension. Fear not! In this blog post, we’ll demystify these concepts, ...

Rooted Android device users can access core system files, reconfigure system settings and install apps they otherwise couldn't. But rooting opens a device up to security risks that can compromise ...

As cybercriminals have moved to a mobile-first attack strategy, rooting and jailbreaking mobile devices remain a powerful attack vector. Such mobile devices bypass critical security protocols, leaving ...

One of the best things about Android phones is that you can customize them to a far greater extent than Apple’s iPhones. But you can also root your phone if you want even greater scope for ...

While Android devices are highly customizable, there are some things that Google, your service provider, or your manufacturer definitely don't want you to do. This may include things like uninstalling ...

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 ...

I chanced upon the XDA Forums while looking for a way to update the original Motorola Defy to Android 4.0 ICS. Now I help people find answers to similar questions while covering the latest ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...