About Rooting

[Sahan_Laksitha]

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What are the disadvantages of rooting a Samsung phone?

[kian07]

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[Dushan_Kumara · Accepted solution]

When you are rooted in your device:

1. Your warranty will no longer valid

2. You no longer get updates need to manually install

3. It will trip the Samsung Knox ( all the Knox-related apps are not working eg: Samsung Health, Secure Folder, etc)

4. You cannot use Bank applications or related apps

5. Your device may compromised if using the wrong methods or suspicious apps

6. Some apps may loose Widevine L1 Support eg: Netflix

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[Janith842 · Accepted solution]

Hi these are some of the disadvantages of rooting a Samsung phone.

1. Warranty gets voided
2. No more official updates
3. Samsung Knox gets tripped
4. Risk of bricking
5. Apps may stop working
6. Security gets weaker
7. Some features might break
8. It’s not beginner-friendly

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[Samanthas · Accepted solution]

Here is what happens if you root your device.

Advantages:

1. Full Control Over the System:
Access and modify system files and settings.


2. Remove Bloatware:
Uninstall unwanted pre-installed apps.


3. Custom ROM Installation:
Install custom versions of Android with different features or designs.


4. Better Performance Tweaks:
Overclock or underclock CPU/GPU for better performance or battery life.


5. Advanced Backup Options:
Use tools like Titanium Backup to fully back up your apps and data.


6. Access to Root-Only Apps:
Use powerful apps that require root permissions.


7. Ad Blocking:
Block ads system-wide using root ad-blockers.


8. Automate Tasks:
Use tools like Tasker with root access for deeper automation.




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Disadvantages:

1. Voids Warranty:
Most manufacturers (including Samsung) void the warranty if the device is rooted.


2. Security Risks:
Root access can expose your device to malware and security threats.


3. No Official Updates:
OTA (over-the-air) updates may be blocked or fail after rooting.


4. Possible Bricking:
Improper rooting or flashing can make your device unusable.


5. App Incompatibility:
Some apps (like banking or Google Wallet) may stop working on rooted devices.


6. KNOX Trip:
Samsung devices have KNOX security. Rooting permanently disables it, affecting features like Secure Folder and Samsung Pay.


7. Complexity:
Rooting and maintaining a rooted device requires technical knowledge.

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[NadunFe · Accepted solution]

All the above comments are true and Rooting gives you a lot of control, but for most users, the risks can outweigh the benefits- especially now that Android offers more built-in features and customization options.
If you're into experimenting and know your way around Android systems, it can be rewarding.

But for a phone you rely on every day, it’s often not worth the potential headaches. 😊