Gaining root access to your Android operating system allows you tweak your device in a number of ways, including the removal of both native and third-party applications. Because native applications ...

The new HTC flagship device is pretty hot right now, and it serves as an interesting middle ground between a Nexus-style root, and the more hackery ones. Like the Nexus, we need to unlock the ...

Rooting your Android phone can significantly enhance its functionality and customization options, but it requires careful steps to avoid any potential risks. Here’s a detailed guide on how to root ...

Hacking your Android OS device, also known as “rooting,” can be a great way to unlock new features that your wireless carrier nixed or Google failed to include. Root your Android handset, and you’ll ...

A vulnerability in KernelSU version 0.5.7 that could allow attackers to impersonate its manager application and gain root access has been uncovered by cybersecurity researchers. According to Zimperium ...

That hilarious constant-root-access bug that shipped with the G1’s Android wasn’t just a security flaw; to some, it was a valuable tool. The guys at XDA have ...

If you've bought a new Android phone, chances are it came pre-installed with some apps you don't care about. OEMs often ...

It can’t be said enough that the Android community has the best developers going. Of course while the OS does lend itself to be “hacked”, there’s a whole group of people out there that do all grunt ...

Last week, Paytm app asking for root access on Android phones had raised major concerns. Now after being flagged by a French security researcher, the digital payments player has fixed the sensitive ...

The Motorola Droid has been rooted, according to Hack a Day, paving the way for wireless tethering, customized UIs, multitouch support, and other features not specifically endorsed by Verizon on the ...

Michael is a born Texan and a former graphic designer. He's been covering technology in general and Android in particular since 2011. His interests include folk music, football, science fiction, and ...