With the proper level of optimization, each smartphone and tablet running the operating system Android can delight its owner with excellent performance and performance of a wide range of tasks. And in this case we are talking not only about modern gadgets with the sixth and seventh versions of the OS, but also about outdated models – for example, the version of the 2.2 system, called Froyo. The only caveat is that you need to get root-rights to Android 2. Let's figure out how to do this.
Purpose of rooting a smartphone
Rooting, or obtaining superuser rights, opens up new possibilities for customization and optimization for the owner of the gadget. To understand what root rights are, just look at a smartphone or tablet from a store. According to the standard, manufacturers initially provide owners of new devices with ordinary user rights. That is, you can use all the functions of the gadget, but not make any changes that could affect its performance. Rooting expands the user's capabilities, allowing you to adapt any system process of the device directly to your interests.
In other words, by obtaining root user rights on Android 2.2, you can remove annoying ads, erase unnecessary applications preinstalled by developers, as well as operate the startup processes, allocating larger resources to perform complex tasks.
In fact, getting root access is a reasoned action on the part of an experienced user who wants to unleash the full potential of his gadget.
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Check for root rights
It has already been noted that in new phones, only standard rights are available to the consumer. But practice shows that we do not always have new gadgets in our hands.
To do this, it is enough to use free programs that you can install on your gadget by downloading them from Google Play. One of these utilities, which is guaranteed to assist in checking the device for superuser rights, is Root Checker.
This program allows you to find out if your multifunction device is rooted in just a couple of taps on the screen. Installation takes place in a matter of seconds. Next, you accept the disclaimer and you can use the software to get up-to-date data. It is important to note that the application is completely intuitive, therefore, you will not have any difficulties in working with it.
Another useful application for determining whether an application is superuser is Android Terminal Emulator. It can also be found on Google Play.
After installing the application on a tablet or smartphone, you need to launch it and enter the 'SU' function in the terminal that opens. If you have superuser rights, the # or $ symbol will appear.
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Getting root rights on Android 2.2
Having become closely interested in how to get root rights to devices running under old versions of the OS, you should understand that no manipulations can make an ultra-fast smartphone or tablet out of an old gadget, which could later compete with modern models. You just get a chance to free up some memory space, and with responsible optimization, you will remove any annoying spam.
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Rooting via PC
Obtaining root rights to Android 2 2 implies the use of additional software in the form of a program that you can download on the Internet to your computer for free.
The program does not take up much space and is downloaded almost instantly. Next, after unpacking the archive with the software, you will need to perform a series of simple steps to root:
- Install on PC and run the application.
- Connect the phone to the computer in the 'USB Debugging' mode. You can find this item by following a simple path: settings → developers → enable debugging.
- Click the Next button in the program and wait for the installation process to complete (the program will notify you about this).
- Disconnect the device from the PC and restart it.
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Getting root access on the device itself
To get root-rights on Android 2 2 without using a laptop and a personal computer, you can turn to standard and proven software, which can be uploaded to the gadget directly from the network. KingRoot is perfect for this. This program is a universal application that allows you to get superuser rights on devices with operating system version 2.0 or higher. The program works directly on the smartphone and does not require any special additional manipulations from the user. To successfully activate root-rights through KingRoot, just follow these steps:
- To install the program.
- Click on the circle in the center of the screen to start rooting.
- Wait until the end of the process and enjoy superuser rights.
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Using a preboot system
If the first two methods of obtaining superuser rights do not give the desired results, you can set root rights to Android 2 2 using the so-called Custom Recovery pre-boot system. To install the system, you will need to use the Rom Manager application.
After installing this software, you need to select ClockworkMod Recovery in the first modal window that opens.
To enter the preboot system, just go to the 'Load Recovery Mode' section in an open program.
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Removing superuser rights
If you notice that after gaining superuser rights, the gadget stopped working correctly, or this procedure did not bring the desired result, you may need to 'rollback' to the standard version with user rights.
Many users, wondering how to remove root rights, immediately try to find some kind of specialized software. But the uninstallation process can be carried out using a regular file manager called ES Explorer.
After installing the program, you just need to go to just two folders on your device, / system / xbin / and / system / bin, and delete the SU files from them. Also, do not forget to erase the Superuser.apk file, which is located in the / system / app / folder by standard.
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