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Scam Alert: Don't Get Duped By Root-Android.com

ardchoille

ardchoille

Android Expert
"Just a PSA to anyone out there thinking of rooting their devices: don't trust any site that wants to charge you to use their software.

A prime example is "Root-Android.com." This site claims to be able to "root any device" using a single piece of software for the low, low price of $30. But does it actually work?

The problem is there is no single piece of software that can root every phone model without any input needed from the user. Rooting instructions are drastically different depending on your carrier and model, and you should be wary of any website that says it can root your device "with a single click." Especially if that site wants to charge you.

Root-Android.com preys on the inexperienced and uninformed. Knowing that the majority of new phone owners don't really know what "rooting" is, they've filled their website with erroneous information about what rooting can do for your phone. The site lists "screen shot" as one of their top ten apps that require root because "it's a sad fact that Android ships with no way to take a screenshot." In fact, that hasn't been true since Gingerbread.

Root-Android.com has a "we've been featured in" section, but instead of listing sites like Engadget or the Verge, it lists Wikipedia and Blogger
 
Just to add my 0.02 cents worth there are things that you learn about when rooting your phone that come in handy if infact you run into problems later on. Like how to use recovery and to do some basic trouble shooting. Sites like Rootandroid.com are only successful on rooting those phones that already have a root method. Something sites like ours offer for free. If you are not techy enough to root your own device then maybe its best you don't root it.
 
many thanks for that i was considering using this service as i already bricked an sgs2 last year and desperatley want to root gt 2 10.1. im glad i researched the idea first :-)
 
My advice before rooting a device is read, read, read, make sure you understand the process completely!! :D And ask yourself why you want to do it. Be sure on both accounts.;)
 
LilBit said:
My advice before rooting a device is read, read, read, make sure you understand the process completely!! :D And ask yourself why you want to do it. Be sure on both accounts.;)
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Couldn't agree more! The more we educate ourselves, the more we will enjoy our devices :)
 
I like this part in their FAQ

"What kind of support can I expect? We offer 24/7 live support for members. As a member, you can email us, or fill out our contact form if you have a question and someone will get back to you in just moments."

You don't even get a phone number to call. You have to hope someone gets back to you. That's live support?
 
LilBit said:
My advice before rooting a device is read, read, read, make sure you understand the process completely!! :D And ask yourself why you want to do it. Be sure on both accounts.;)
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Which is exactly why I never tell anyone to root. I don't even offer it as a suggestion.
Too many people think they *need* to root because it's the 1st thing they're told whenever they have a problem or want to know something about their phone.
 
ScandaLeX said:
Which is exactly why I never tell anyone to root. I don't even offer it as a suggestion.
Too many people think they *need* to root because it's the 1st thing they're told whenever they have a problem or want to know something about their phone.
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Very good point! I've rooted every phone I've had except my current Droid Razr HD. I'll probably never root this phone because I feel it doesn't need it.
 
I rooted my Note 2 simply because I could but out the box I don't feel this is a phone that requires rooting.
Also the fact that I'm a firm believer in spring developers and wanted to use the apps I paid for. I HATE ADS! :D
 
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