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A thorough disclosure of how to root Android 4 series with and without PC/Computer. Read along to know the step-by-step procedures involved and also the pros and cons of using one method over the other.
Developed by Google, Android series began its legacy with the launch of its beta version on November 5, 2007. Android versions have different levels of API (Application Program Interface). This API acts as the central deciding part of the Android OS. It includes the instructions on how the software components must interact with one another. It also includes a set of protocols and tools for building the application software. Every new version of Android that is released comes with an increase in this API level.
Ever since its launch, Android 4 series has been on a constant edge of updates. The first one under this head was Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.1) which was launched on October 19, 2011. Ice cream sandwich was then followed by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (API 16) launched on June 27, 2012, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean (API Android 417) launched on October 29, 2012, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (API 18) launched on July 24, 2013 and Android 4.4 KitKat (API 19) which was launched on September 3, 2013.
Many prominent features were introduced in these versions. They are as follows:
Features of Android 4.1
Features of Android 4.2
Features of Android 4.3
Features of Android 4.4
Despite these numerous updates, there are certain restrictions enforced down by the company. These restrictions prevent the user from having a maximum access to their Android Phone. One needs administrator-level permissions to use the full-fledged functions of their phone. The solution is to root Android 4 series device.
To root an Android 4 series device is possible with or without the use of a computer/PC. The first method discussed here is to root Android 4 series device using a computer.
Rooting is a process that needs special attention. This is because a simple recklessness along the process might result in your phone getting bricked. To avoid such mishaps and to carry out the rooting safely, dr.fone – Root is the ideal solution. Here are some of the features that make dr.fone – Root stand out among all the other software:
Second-To-None Free Tool to Root Android
Now, certain measures must be taken so as to ensure the device is properly functioning even after rooting it. These preparations are as follows:
With all these preparations made, the next step is to root the Android 4 series device using dr.fone – Root. Here is the step-by-step guide for you to follow.
Download dr.fone. Next, launch the software to run on your PC. Click on “Root.”
Connect the Android device to the computer using the USB cable and click "Start" (when the PC recognizes the phone).
The program will search for a relevant rooting method. It can take a few minutes for this to happen. So, wait until the process is finished.
Click on "Root Now" in the next slide that follows, as shown below.
When a screen similar to the one shown below appears, it implies the end of the rooting process.
We have seen how to root Android 4 series phones using the computer. However, there is an alternative method to root Android 4 series device without using the PC or Computer. In this method, APK’s are used to trigger the rooting process on the Android phone.
Although there are several APK’s available in the market, not all of them are safe to use. The reason is due to the compromising quality of the APK. Sometime it may be a result of our failure in installing the APK correctly. Evading such scenarios, your best hope is to use iRoot APK to root Android 4 series device.
Here is the simple one-click procedure to root your device using the iRoot APK.
Download the iRoot APK from the official website on the target Android phone.
Install the APK and launch the program.
Tap on the “I Agree” option. The main page of the iRoot application will open up.
Click on “Root Now” option. The Android phone will go through the rooting process.
Once the process is finished, the rooting completion screen will appear indicating that the Android phone is rooted successfully.
Users often consider which is the best method for rooting their Android phone. There are several perks of using one method above the other. Although to root Android 4 series phones using APKs’ is much simpler than using dr.fone, which requires a computer, the risks run deeper when not using the latter. Here are why rooting Android 4 series using PC or Computer is preferred over rooting it using an APK:
Keeping in view the above factors, it is always advised to root Android 4 series phones using your PC or Computer.
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