One of the best things about Android is its customization and flexibility. Android lets you use it the way you want to, whether that means changing the launcher, using icon packs, or more. But for ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. It’s about time we revisit the whole “rooting Android 2.1” issue since I still seem to get daily questions on ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Now that the Motorola Droid has received Android 2.2, we get asked quite often when we’ll update our guide to ...

Earlier today, I told you that the Motorola Droid 3 had been rooted. The manual root was probably a little tricky for most of you, especially for those who own an Android phone for the first time, and ...

Android rooting is the ideal way to get more control over your smartphone, opening up a world of unknown possibilities, but it’s important to approach it with caution. Rooting isn’t without its risks ...

Google’s Android operating system is riding a wave of popularity that has rapidly eclipsed Apple’s iOS, and by the end of 2010 it’s expected to overtake RIM’s BlackBerry as America’s leading ...

In rooting your Android phone you can unlock your handset’s full potential–an increase in speed, battery life, and customizability are just a few of the benefits. You also gain access to free wireless ...

“Rooting” your Android phone, or slipping past standard security barriers to gain greater control, doesn’t necessarily mean installing a Super-Crazy AwesomeWidget firmware, or wantonly taunting your ...

A rooted Android device is more powerful, but it's also more risky. That's nothing to worry about if you can't even root your phone, an increasingly common occurrence. Gaining root access on Android ...