To ROOT, or not to ROOT?

Rooting your Android device gives you "Superuser" permissions. Source: TechWorld

I’m sure many of you already know and understand what it means to root an Android device, but for those that don’t, I will try to explain in layperson’s terms what rooting an Android phone actually entails and what the benefits and potential risks are of doing so. So if you’re one of those people who has been introduced to the term (maybe through a geeky friend like me), but don’t quite understand it, this article was written for you. Hopefully I can help you decide if rooting your Android device is something you should/shouldn’t do. Hit the break and let’s get started.