Activating Root on Android also means that spyware and malware can cause greater damage. If criminals gain access to your device, they will also have access to the extended administrator options and therefore more scope to manipulate the device.
Finally, rooting a tablet or phone can result in a warranty or guarantee claim being voided, although specific cases vary depending on manufacturers. In most cases, though, the respective distributor also has to prove that the device defect can actually be traced back to the Android being rooted. If, for example, you rooted your smartphone and the on/off button then comes loose because of a material defect and without willful damage on your part, then the guarantee or warranty is still valid as normal despite the modification to the device software.
The disadvantages and risks of rooting smartphones and tablets include:
- Rooting Android and installing or updating software on one’s own always comes with the risk of a soft or hard brick.
- Cybercriminals can cause greater damage with malware and spyware by taking advantage of the expanded administrator possibilities.
- If activating the Root account or a subsequent Root action, like overclocking the CPU, leads to a device defect, in many cases a warranty or guarantee claim will be voided.