A device with restrictions removed to allow access to low-level functions. It often refers to an Android device (see Android rooting) or Apple device (see iPhone jailbreaking). THIS DEFINITION IS FOR ...

One of the best things about Android is its customization and flexibility. Android lets you use it the way you want to, whether that means changing the launcher, using icon packs, or more. But for ...

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A new report out today from mobile security platform provider Zimperium Inc. warns that mobile rooting and jailbreaking remain a persistent and evolving threat to enterprises worldwide. Mobile devices ...

A rooted Android device is more powerful, but it's also more risky. That's nothing to worry about if you can't even root your phone, an increasingly common occurrence. Gaining root access on Android ...

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The March 2020 Android security update bulletin has arrived, and it contains confirmation from Google of an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability (CVE-2020-0069) that not only affects millions of ...

So you've finally taken the leap and have successfully rooted your Android device. Well now is your chance to customize your phone or tablet to fit your specific needs and preferences, and with a ...

As of today, the Netflix Android app is blocked on any device that is not “Google-certified” or has “been altered.” As a result of this policy change, Netflix is no longer available through the Google ...

Android power users are perhaps already used to the idea that their power does come at a cost. There are quite a few apps or, depending on your phone, functionality that is withheld from users who ...