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 ...

The Nook Color has the potential to be a compelling low-cost tablet. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to root the Android-based device in order to expose its hidden power. In the process, you'll ...

Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...

A researcher has successfully used the critical Dirty Pipe vulnerability in Linux to fully root two models of Android phones—a Pixel 6 Pro and Samsung S22—in a hack that demonstrates the power of ...

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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 ...

Rooting, custom ROMs, and getting the most out of your phone; these features are what makes the Android OS stand out from the rest. But is it coming to an end? It’s a sobering thought, and one many ...