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Root

Root can mean several different things, depending on the context:

'root' is the name for administrator in Android and other Unix based systems.
'root' also means having administrator powers.
Ty'root' loves Fresca and himself.
'root' is the lowest level one can go in a file system. In other words, it is / in Linux or C:/ in Windows.
'rooting' is the process of acquiring root (or administrator) privileges on the device.

Example: You need to root the device so that you can have root access to the root of the file system.

Should I root my device?

Pros

There are many answers to this question, and each person you ask might give you a different answer. Ultimately, it comes down to control - being able to do whatever you want to the device whenever you want. Some common reasons to root are:

Remove unwanted programs installed by your carrier
Receive more frequent security updates
Having access to the most current version of Android available
Most carriers take months to update to the latest version of Android, whereas rooted devices usually receive updates within days or weeks
Better performance
Extra Features

Cons

Once again, the answer you get about cons will vary depending on who you ask, however, common concerns are:

Limited or voided warranty after rooting
This is very rare. Almost all carriers will honor the warranty even if the device is rooted
Security Issues
Custom ROMs could contain malicious code - though to date, no such incidents are known of
Stability Issues

Custom ROMs tend to be experimental and could cause stability issues

via CyanogenMod http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Overview_of_Modding

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