Enlightened_Atheist
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Hi, I'm David and I'm hoping to find the best ways to free up space, increase performance, and change default software.
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Seeking better S5 hardware
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Hello David, and welcome 
Sounds like you might want to root your Galaxy S5, we have a forum for that:
http://androidforums.com/forums/root-samsung-galaxy-s5.2583/
Here is a thread about performance and task killers and why you shouldn't use them:
http://androidforums.com/threads/pu...k-killers-ram-optimizers-and-the-like.896663/
The two main advantages of rooting a phone are being able to put a custom ROM on the phone and the ability to install apps that require root.
Two downsides - there is a small chance you can brick the phone, and if it's newer you may void the warranty.
The root process is different for every phone, so follow instructions for your specific device. Here is more information about rooting:
http://androidforums.com/threads/rooting-best-practices.450904/
http://androidforums.com/threads/root-terminology.443075/
http://androidforums.com/threads/youve-went-and-rooted-the-phone-now-what.617220/
Sounds like you might want to root your Galaxy S5, we have a forum for that:
http://androidforums.com/forums/root-samsung-galaxy-s5.2583/
Here is a thread about performance and task killers and why you shouldn't use them:
http://androidforums.com/threads/pu...k-killers-ram-optimizers-and-the-like.896663/
The two main advantages of rooting a phone are being able to put a custom ROM on the phone and the ability to install apps that require root.
Two downsides - there is a small chance you can brick the phone, and if it's newer you may void the warranty.
The root process is different for every phone, so follow instructions for your specific device. Here is more information about rooting:
http://androidforums.com/threads/rooting-best-practices.450904/
http://androidforums.com/threads/root-terminology.443075/
http://androidforums.com/threads/youve-went-and-rooted-the-phone-now-what.617220/
Welcome, David!